Tobacco Control Program’s Community/School Partnership grant
The South Dakota Tobacco Control Program announced the Community/School Partnership grant application is open. The Community/School Partnership Grant links school and community tobacco prevention...
Suicide Prevention: Mental Health & Older Adults
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, affecting people of all ages, including older adults. According to the...
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...
Well-Child Provider Scorecard and Resources
On July 15, 2021, South Dakota Medicaid announced that they will be sending providers a well-child provider scorecard. The card will compare the percentage...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 24
South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day...
Department of Health Shares Life Safety Reminders for Holiday Decorations
On November 29, the South Dakota Department of Health sent a memo to healthcare administrators with guidelines on the use of Christmas trees and...
South Dakotans say Yes to Medicaid Expansion
South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, a broad coalition of patient advocates, nurses, healthcare providers, farmers and ranchers, faith leaders, educators, business leaders and more, are...
Suicide Prevention: The Importance of Mental & Physical Health
Often people view the mind and body separately. Yet, a person’s mental and physical health are very closely related. If there are problems with...
SD legislature enters final two weeks
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature has entered the “home stretch”, with two weeks left to craft the FY19 budget and address...
Advertise jobs for your healthcare facility through 3RNet
Advertise Healthcare Jobs at No Cost to Your Facility and Receive Listings of Healthcare Providers Seeking Employment. The South Dakota Office of Rural Health...
