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Healthcare Hero Highlight: Molly Hohn

Taking care of a chronically ill child can be one of the most draining and difficult tasks a parent can face. An important part...

Hospitals with COVID-19 Surges to Contact State Survey Agency, CMS Regional Offices about Potential Survey Flexibilities

In evaluating whether to temporarily suspend survey activities if a hospital experiences a COVID-19 surge, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in...

SDAHO Annual Convention Focuses on Topics Important to SD Healthcare Professionals

Register today for SDAHO's Annual Convention and hear from experts on topics that are important to South Dakota healthcare professionals. It is time to...

FEMA extends funding for eligible COVID-19 costs, issues advisory on medical staffing requests

President Biden yesterday extended through Dec. 31, 2021, 100% federal reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program for eligible costs to safely reopen...

Biden Administration to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Nursing Facility Staff

The Biden Administration announced on August 18, 2021 that the Administration will require nursing facility staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The Centers for...

Department of Agriculture Announces Emergency Rural Health Care Grants

Public, nonprofit and tribal organizations can apply until October 12 for a portion of $500 million in American Rescue Plan Act grants. The grants are from...

21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference

Register today for the 21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference. Hosted by the USD Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment, this...

Upcoming SDAHO Education

Check out our upcoming online education. Many of our webinars have continuing education units available for nursing home administrators and social workers. Click on...

FDA Authorizes Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for additional doses of both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the...

COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Assessments Offered to Long Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities

South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Disease Prevention Services, Healthcare-Associated Infections Program would like to offer COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR)...

Healthcare Hero Highlight: Michelle Butler

An activity aide in any healthcare settings can wear a lot of hats and is responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of those...

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, doctors and researchers are learning more about the new virus and variants. The South Dakota Department of Health has...

2021 PAC Campaign Update

The 2021 SDAHO Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraising campaign has reached $24,828. Thank you to everyone that has contributed! Contributions can be made until...

CDC Strengthens COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Pregnant Women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or contemplating pregnancy to get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing...

Chris McChesney to be Featured at SDAHO 2021 Annual Convention

It’s time to reconnect in person! Join SDAHO for this year's in-person annual convention at the Sioux Falls Convention Center Sept. 22nd – 24th. ...

SD Medicaid Updates

Care Management Programs This edition of the provider newsletter begins a series of information about South Dakota Medicaid Care Management Programs. South Dakota Medicaid...

SDAHO Upcoming Education

​Register today for upcoming education and informational sessions on a variety of healthcare related topics. Check out SDAHO's event calendar for the complete listing...

Register for the SDSU Nursing Career Fair

​South Dakota State University will hold their Fall 2021 Nursing Career Fair in person on Friday September 10 from 9 am to noon. Vendors...

Register Today! 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO

After a uniquely difficult year, LeadingAge is looking forward to their members coming together this fall at the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO,...

Healthcare Hero Highlight: Amy Roseland

Paramedics respond to emergencies, from someone having a heart attack in their home to multi-vehicle accidents.  Working in emergency medical services requires skill, intelligence,...

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