South Dakota MOST – A transportable Medical Order Honoring the Patient’s Wishes
​On March 27, 2019 Governor Noem signed into law Senate bill 118 to establish certain provisions regarding advance care planning and allow the execution...
DOH Releases Form for COVID-19 Vaccination Event Assistance
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released an online assistance form for K-12 schools, colleges & universities, congregate living centers, businesses and community/faith...
Materials Available to Help Spread Awareness About Preventing Suicide
During Suicide Prevention month, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is sharing tools for communities to use in the prevention of suicide. Materials to...
Medical Services Rules Approved by Interim Rules Review Committee
On September 13, the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature approved rules proposed by the Department of Social Services Division of...
DOH Medical Cannabis Rules Effective October 5, 2021
​​The South Dakota Department of Health went before the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature on September 13, 2021 to present...
DSS Offers Training To Help Reduce Suicide, Mental Health Issues
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of training opportunities, including virtual courses, designed to help identify, understand, and respond...
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Sept. 20 – 24, 2021
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, held September 20-24, 2021, is an opportunity to raise awareness about how to prevent falls among older adults. According to...
CMS Selects SD Department of Social Services for CHART Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will award up to $20 million to entities in four states to improve health care in...
SD FLEX Grant Provides CPHQ Prep Course
​A total of 29 quality professionals took part in virtual Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Prep Course conducted by National Association of Healthcare Quality...
South Dakota Reports Jump in Virus Cases in Nursing Homes
South Dakota health officials reported a jump in active COVID-19 infections Friday, with a high number coming from long-term care facilities.
The Department of Health...
