Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a South Dakota birth certificate or other vital record?
How do I file a complaint about a physician or health professional?
- SD Board of Medicine and Osteopathic Examiners — complaints about doctors of medicine and osteopathy, physician assistants, physical therapists, advanced life support personnel, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and dietitians
- SD Board of Nursing — complaints about nurses or nurse aides
- Health Department's Office of Licensure and Certification — complaints about abuse, neglect or poor quality of care by a health care facility
Which immunizations does my child need and where can I find a provider?
How do I file a complaint about a restaurant, lodging facility or campground?
- file a complaint about public health issues at food, lodging, campground, bed and breakfast, or specialty resort establishments (be prepared to provide disease specific information if complaint involves a food-borne illness)
- use this consumer report form to report a food-borne illness
Where can I find prevention information about specific diseases?
Where can I find information South Dakota nursing facilities?
- Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site provides a list of South Dakota facilities, including recent survey information for each
- Contact information for South Dakota facilities is also available at this Department of Health site
Where can I find out about getting married during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?
How do I know when my child is sick enough to be kept home from daycare?
What kinds of incentives are available to me if I want to practice in South Dakota?
How can I find out more about healthcare workforce efforts in South Dakota?
