DSS Secures Funding for COVID-19 Mental Health and Substance Use Needs
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will receive $2 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to assist South Dakotans dealing...
DSS Offers Help to Families in Need
From the SD Department of Social Services
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty to individuals and families across South Dakota including financial hardships and the...
Noem Issues New Executive Order in COVID-19 Response
During the April 6 press conference Gov. Kristi Noem discussed existing and new executive orders in response to the increased community spread of COVID-19.
The...
SDAHO Joins State Organizations in Letter to South Dakota Public
Yesterday the leading medical and health organizations in South Dakota on the South Dakota public to stay home to help reduce the spread of...
Governor Noem Issues Executive Orders to Combat COVID-19
Gov. Kristi Noem issued two executive orders on Monday, March 23 in response to the community spread of COVID-19.Â
The signed executive orders comprise mostly...
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 by the South Dakota Department...
COVID-19 FAQ from DSS
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently released a frequently asked question (FAQ) document to help medicaid providers.
The FAQ highlights covered...
Serv SD
Governor Noem is reaching out to our state's licensed medical professionals (physicians, nurses, EMTs etc.) who are willing to volunteer their services.
Whether you work...
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 to COVID-19 (Corona Virus). During...
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 list of events/sites with closures,...
