Health care highlights from Governor Rhoden’s 2026 State of the State Address
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, was the beginning of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, with Governor Larry Rhoden delivering the State of the State...
Advocacy Update | January 2026
As the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session begins, the SDAHO advocacy team enters the session well-prepared after months of planning and monitoring priorities. Nearly...
Highlights from Governor Rhoden’s Budget Address: Key Impacts on Health Care
Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his Budget Address today from the State Capitol, outlining a conservative spending plan shaped by flat revenues and rising mandatory...
South Dakota DOH announces completion of statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) Office of Lifespan Health has completed a year-long, statewide needs assessment focused on improving the health and...
Quarterly Advocacy Update: Fall 2025
It was a busy summer for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Advocacy Team. The announcement of the Rural Health Transformation Fund...
SDAHO Participates in Infectious Disease Capstone Exercise
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) recently participated in the South Dakota Department of Health’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response...
Statewide Opioid Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Underway
The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, in partnership with the University of South Dakota (USD) School of Health Sciences...
Students across South Dakota explore health care careers at Scrubs Camps and Camp Med
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the return of Scrubs camp and Camp Meds for the 2025-2026 school year.
“Scrubs...
South Dakota Health Link announces 2025 Fall Forum virtual sessions
South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, is excited to announce that this year’s Fall Forum will be held in a new virtual format.
“This...
Dakota Scout: SDSU, BHSU, Monument Health open expanded nursing facility in Rapid City
SDAHO is pleased to share a recent article published by the Dakota Scout on October 2, 2025, highlighting the expansion of nursing education opportunities...
