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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we...

Rural Initiatives: Huron Regional Medical Center welcomes SDAHO’s RISE UP Interns

Since 2020, The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has participated as a host organization for the MCHC/ RISE-UP Program, through a partnership...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: August 1, 2025: A Resource for Members

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

Free stroke education: Mission: Lifeline Stroke Workshop

Join South Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke for a stroke workshop at the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, SD, August 21, 2025 from 10am to...

Providing Hope After Overdose: Emily’s Hope PORT Team Expands Life-Saving Peer Support Services Across Eastern SD

In the critical moments after surviving an overdose, individuals often face fear, confusion, and isolation. That’s when the Emily’s Hope Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT)...

Dr. Melissa Dittberner to speak at SDAHO Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Dr. Melissa "Mo" Dittberner will be a featured speaker at SDAHO's...

Patient Quality of Life Coalition Host Lobby Day in DC

On July 22, 2025, the Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) hosted its Lobby Day in Washington DC to advance the Palliative Care and...

Assisted Living Regulatory Update: Presented by SD DOH

There’s been a lot of activity in the assisted living world — and staying informed can be challenging. Join Shelly Walstead, RN, Public Health...

House Subcommittees hold joint hearing on Medicare Advantage

The House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Health and Oversight recently held a joint hearing titled "Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities."...

Apply for AHA’s 2026 Quest for Quality Prize

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications through Sept. 9 for the Quest for Quality Prize, an annual award that honors hospitals and...

SDAHO’s President/CEO Tim Rave talks health care with SDPB radio

Tim Rave, President and CEO of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) recently joined South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s In the Moment with...

SDSMA Health Physician Leadership Institute: Now Enrolling for Fall 2025 Cohort

The SDSMA Center for Physician Resources Health Leadership Institute helps physicians balance life and work, sharpen their skills in practice management, and train for future...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: July 25, 2025 A resource for members

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

SDAHO and SD DOH Recognized for Excellence in Quality Reporting

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) were recognized as a high performing Flex...

AHA offers detailed summary of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On Monday July 21, 2025, the American Hospital Association provided a Legislative Advisory, providing key highlights of  the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA). President Trump...

New Patient and Caregiver Resource for Home Based Care

Add another resource to your patient and caregiver toolbox. The Alliance for Care at Home recently announced a new section to their CaringInfo.org page...

SDAHO’s 2025 Annual Convention: Full Session Lineup Now Available

Theme: Celebrating Medical Marvels – 99 Years and Beyond The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to present its 99th Annual Convention,...

AHA Board names Bill Gassen, Sanford Health President and CEO, as Chair-Elect Designate

The American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees has elected Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., as...

Applications open for 2025 Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program

The Department of Health is excited to announce the availability of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) 2025 incentive program. This program...

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Mike Diedrich

Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of...

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