West River Nursing Programs Begin Transition
Plans are underway to transition bachelor-level nursing education programs in western South Dakota from two universities to one. The recommendation comes from a state...
Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the State’s Preventative Measures
Last week Governor Noem proclaimed South Dakota will now take part in recognizing June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day (EAAD). World EAAD began...
​Medical Cannabis Program Website and Town Hall Opportunities for South Dakota
Medical cannabis will be legal in South Dakota on July 1, 2021. To provide information on the program and answer resident questions, the South...
DSS Launches Program to Help with Behavioral Health Costs
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently launched the Behavioral Health Voucher Program, offering funding assistance and support for mental health and substance use...
DSS Public Hearing on Behavioral Health Telemedicine and Audio-Only Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will be holding a public hearing on July 9 at 11:00 am CST at the DSS Building in...
Ombudsman Services Rules Passed by Interim Rules Committee
On June 7, the Interim Rules Review Committee unanimously approved Ombudsman Services Rules brought by the Department of Human Services (DHS). The rules clarify...
Interim Rules Committee Review Approves Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
On June 7th, the Interim Rules Review Committee unanimously approved new Department of Health rules to add spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to South Dakota’s...
DOH Seeks Public Input for Block Grant
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is seeking public input as it prepares its FY 2022 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant submission to the...
Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations
​South Dakota was selected to participate in the National Academy for State Health Policy Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations Program. A group of 8 states will...
DHS Seeks Comments on HCBS HOPE Waiver Renewal
The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports, is seeking public comment on the South Dakota Home and...
