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FDA Limits Use of Certain Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat COVID-19 Due to the Omicron Variant

In light of the most recent information and data available, on January 24 the FDA revised the authorizations for two monoclonal antibody treatments –...

Aging Services 2022 Leadership Summit

The LeadingAge Leadership Summit on March 28-30 in Washington DC convenes thought leaders from across the aging services sector for mission-critical conversations. This event...

AHA Urges HRSA to Delay Withdrawal of Health Professional Shortage Areas

​The American Hospital Association (AHA)  asked the Health Resources and Services Administration to delay by at least one year the effective withdrawal date for...

Wound Care Series with Jeri Lundgren

​On January 25, Jeri Lundgren kicked off the first session in a series of four virtual trainings on the topic of wound care -...

Reporting on Nursing Home Infection Control Provider Relief Funds

Join LeadingAge on Wednesday, February 2 at Noon CST for a webinar highlighting what nursing home members need to know to comply with the...

$103 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Reduce Burnout and Promote Mental Health and Wellness Among Health Care Workforce

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), today announced $103 million in awards to...

FDA authorizes Remdesivir for Certain Non-Hospitalized Patients, New At-Home Test for COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration Friday expanded the approved uses for Vekury (remdesivir) to include non-hospitalized patients aged 12 and older who test positive for SARS-CoV-2,...

Hometown Healthcare Heroes: Jack Kerner and Casey Heenan

Congratulations to this month's SDAHO Hometown Healthcare Heroes member facility and community, Winner Regional Health in Winner, South Dakota. This week SDAHO continues to...

2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 2

​The 2022 South Dakota Legislative session has completed week 2, with several bills focusing on medical marijuana so far. This week members of the...

Cast a Wider Net for Talent

There is no easy solution for the staffing supply and demand challenge healthcare facilities face. However, partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) greatly...

Hospice Medical Director Certification Board Announces 2021 Continuing Certification Program Recipient and 2022 Applications

Terri Peterson-Henry, DO with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls specializes in palliative and hospice care. Dr. Peterson-Henry was recently recertified by the Hospice Medical...

Healthcare, Poverty, and COVID-19

When considering what makes people in the United States healthy or unhealthy, most Americans are likely to cite lifestyle choices, such as diet and...

Senate Bill 43 – Addition for a Health Sciences Center at Black Hills State University–Rapid City

​State lawmakers have pushed forward a bill that will allow for the design, renovation, and construction of an addition for a health sciences center...

Website Accepting Orders for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Americans can now order online up to four free at-home tests for COVID-19, which the U.S. Postal Service will start shipping in late January. The Administration said it...

CDC Updates Consumer Mask Website to Emphasize Protection, Fit, and Comfort

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the consumer webpage describing the types of masks and respirators used to prevent the transmission of...

Upcoming Education Topics: Wound Care, Ending Office Clutter, Human Trafficking, Being Courageous

SDAHO is excited to share our education and professional development opportunities for the month of January. As a reminder, all SDAHO-hosted virtual education will...

CMS Issues Vaccine Rule Guidance for States Affected by SCOTUS Decision

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated interpretive guidance on its Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule for states...

Hometown Healthcare Hero: Linda Schueth

Congratulations to this months, SDAHO Hometown Healthcare Heroes member facility and community, Winner Regional Health in Winner, South Dakota. This week SDAHO continues to...

Congratulations to Destiny Finn, Newest CPHQ

​​SDAHO congratulates Destiny Finn, RN, Director of  Director of Quality and Risk Management  at Huron Regional Medical Center by passing the CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare...

HRSA Updates ACA Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines, Announces Funding for Rural Maternal Care Networks

The Health Resources and Services Administration today released updated women’s preventive services guidelines under the Affordable Care Act, which determine which women’s preventive services non-grandfathered private...

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