Avera Laboratory Validated for COVID-19 Testing
In a press release March 23, 2020, Avera Health confirmed that Avera’s laboratory in Sioux Falls has been verified...
COVID-19 FAQ from DSS
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently released a frequently asked question (FAQ) document to help...
Serv SD
Governor Noem is reaching out to our state's licensed medical professionals (physicians, nurses, EMTs etc.) who are willing to...
State Offices Closed to non-essential Personnel
Governor Noem ordered all state offices closed to non-essential personnel beginning March 16 through March 20, 2020 in response...
Helpline Center Compiles List of Event/Site Closures due to COVID-19
The Helpline Center is assisting in the response to COVID-19 issue in our state. Currently, we are compiling a...
Update: Statewide Health Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a statewide health assessment to understand the health issues that...
Total General Fund Revenues Up 5.7%, Through 8 Months of Fiscal Year
South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) released the March 2020 general fund receipt dashboard. Through 8 months...
Governor Noem and Legislators Reach Budget Deal
South Dakota healthcare providers, education, and state employees are poised to receive a 2 percent inflationary pay raise.
According to...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update
A press conference was held March 10th with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon of the...
South Dakota Cancer Program Implementation Grant RFA
The South Dakota Department of Health's Cancer Programs are pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request...