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South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling 2025

South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling

South Dakota Launches Maternal and Infant Health Task Force and Releases New Data to Guide Prevention Efforts

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has launched the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, a statewide initiative to reduce preventable deaths among mothers and infants and to improve health outcomes for families across South Dakota.

April 29, 2025 | Milestones and Celebrations

State Departments of Health and Game, Fish and Parks Collaborate to Provide Stop the Bleed Training to Conservation Officers

South Dakota is the first state in the nation to ensure every Conservation Officer has received "Stop the Bleed" training, setting a new standard for emergency preparedness in natural resources law enforcement.

April 1, 2025 | Milestones and Celebrations

South Dakota Department of Health Reports Pertussis Death

The Department of Health is reporting the death of a child due to a co-infection of Pertussis and influenza. The last Pertussis death occurred in 2023 among a pediatric patient.

January 24, 2025 | Infectious Disease

New SD PLAN Clinic Location in Winner Provides Health Services for Families

The South Dakota Department of Health is now offering comprehensive SD PLAN program to the Winner Regional Clinic, located at 745 E 8th St., Winner, SD 57580.

South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2024-2025 Flu Season

The Department of Health is reporting the first influenza death of the 2024-2025 season, a Corson County resident in the over 65 years age group.

December 6, 2024 | Infectious Disease

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates Success of Restructured Community Health Services

The South Dakota Department of Health restructured its community health services in September 2023, aiming to reshape how health providers impact lives across the state.

December 5, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day

The South Dakota Department of Health is proud to join organizations and communities across America to celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024.

November 21, 2024

Two Years of Telemedicine in Motion: Enhancing Emergency Care Across South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) and Avel eCare EMS proudly celebrate two years of the Telemedicine in Motion program, which has transformed emergency medical services (EMS) in 107 communities statewide.

November 14, 2024

South Dakota Department of Health Receives Maternal Health Innovation Grant to Improve Maternal Care

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is committed to improving maternal health services statewide and ensuring that every mother and baby in South Dakota has the opportunity to thrive.

October 21, 2024

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