South Dakota Medicaid Coverage on Prenatal Visits
The South Dakota Department of Social Services and the South Dakota Department of Health are working to identify pregnant women who may be eligible...
Factoring in our Mental Health
As we grow, there are circumstances that can either help or hurt our mental health. These are called protective factors and risk factors.
These factors may include biological,...
South Dakota Public Health Lab Training on Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances
The South Dakota Public Health Lab will be hosting free in-person classes on Division 6.2 Packaging and Shipping Infectious Substances. The South Dakota Public...
DSS to Offer SBIRT Virtual Training Series
The South Dakota Department of Social Services, in partnership with Avera Health and JBS International, is hosting a free, virtual learning series on: Screening,...
Formula Shortage
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) continues to work with SD WIC nutrition program participants to ensure access to safe formula alternatives as...
HRSA Releases Additional COVID-19 Relief Funds to Rural Providers: What Does that Mean for...
The Health Resources and Services Administration last week released another $450 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) payments to rural health care providers...
Start the Conversation: 2022 Suicide Prevention Conference
Save the Date! The Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, along with our state partners, are excited to announce that registration for...
Medical Countermeasures POD Planning and Response Course
The South Dakota Office of Rural Health through the SD Department of Health is promoting the Medical Countermeasures Point of Dispensing (POD) Planning and...
First Annual South Dakota Community Health Worker Conference A Success
​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) recently attended the first annual South Dakota Community Health Worker (CHW) Conference sponsored by the Community...
Governor Noem Makes May 8-14, 2022 Prevention Week in South Dakota
Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May 8-14, as Prevention Week in South Dakota to help promote substance use prevention and positive mental health in...
