COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
Today, following approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech® COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5-11 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the final recommendation...
Community Healthcare Worker Funding Available
​The South Dakota Department of Health has received a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant to fund the development Community Healthcare Workers...
Substance Use has Dangerous Tie to Suicide
Substance use is associated with an increased risk for suicide, especially for those struggling with a co-occurring mental health problem or previous suicide attempt....
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 23, 2021
The South Dakota Department of Health would like to remind all South Dakotans to dispose of any unused prescription drugs safely by taking part...
Funding Available to Implement Cancer Prevention and Control Efforts
The South Dakota Department of Health’s Cancer Programs is pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request for Applications (RFA). The programs...
Mental Health Support Available in South Dakota
As Mental Illness Awareness Week kicks off, the Department of Social Services (DSS) wants South Dakotans to know there is help available for those...
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...
