Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a certified copy of 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
- Health Department's Office of Licensure and Certification — complaints about abuse, neglect or poor quality of care by a health care facility or nurse aide
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 (provide disease specific information if complaint involves food-borne illness)
- report food-borne illness
Which immunizations does my child need and where can I find a provider?
How do I know when my child is sick enough to be kept home from day care?
Where can I find information about South Dakota health care facilities?
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