News and Reports

Department of Health recent news releases
(check the archive on the South Dakota State News Web for older releases)

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is seeking public input as it prepares its annual submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The FY 2014 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant includes an annual report of activities in FY 2011 and an annual plan of activities for FY 2014 (covering the period starting October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2014). This application is required for continuation of federal funds for the state’s Title V program which serves mothers, pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special health care needs. All comments must be received by June 28, 2013 to be considered for the FY 2014 MCH Block Grant application. 2014 South Dakota MCH Block Grant Summary