The South Dakota Department of Health delivers a wide range of public health programs to prevent disease, promote health and ensure access to needed, high-quality health care.
All Women Count!
The All Women Count! Program serves women 30-64 years of age for Pap smears, 40-64 for mammograms, without insurance to pay for screening exams, and who have insurance but cannot pay the deductible or co-payment. Mammograms for women ages 30-39 require pre-authorization through their healthcare provider.
Avoid Opioid Prescription Addiction
Avoid Opioid SD is a joint effort between the SD-DOH and Department of Social Services to address opioid abuse and misuse.
Be Tobacco Free South Dakota
Be Tobacco Free South Dakota is brought to you by the South Dakota Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program (TCP). The program promotes prevention, cessation, and education and aims to reduce tobacco use rates and tobacco-related diseases in South Dakota. This website provides resources and tools for state agencies, communities, and coalitions to support these efforts.
Bright Start
Bright Start supports expectant, first-time moms by connecting you with a free personal nurse to walk alongside you every step of your pregnancy. Bright Start nurses meet you where you're comfortable and they're a text away to connect over everything from common concerns to preparing for childbirth. Most importantly, your nurse helps you build confidence in your decision-making as a mom.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides lead exposure prevention education and support to the families of children exposed to lead.
SD Diabetes Program
The SD Diabetes Program collaboratively works to improve the quality of life for South Dakotans at risk for or affected by diabetes. It aims to build partnerships, gather and share data, reach high-risk populations, develop community interventions, and provide educational materials to healthcare professionals. The program is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the South Dakota Department of Health.
Family Planning
The South Dakota Family Planning Program is devoted to providing family planning services to males and females of reproductive age. Family planning services help women and men determine if and when they want to have a child. The program helps keep people healthy and protects their ability to have children in the future.
Get Screened SD
GetScreenedSD is a program in South Dakota that promotes cancer screening and early detection. The program offers various types of cancer screenings, guidelines, and resources. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and provides personalized screening recommendations. The program also aims to increase awareness, empower individuals to prioritize their health and improve health outcomes in South Dakota.
SD Health Link
SD Health Link allows medical information to be shared between professionals to improve quality, safety and efficiency of care.
Health Occupations for Today & Tomorrow South Dakota
HOTT focuses on health career information and opportunities for South Dakota students at all grade levels.
HealthySD.gov
No matter your age, develop healthy habits and put your health on track with proper nutrition and physical activity.
Medical Cannabis
The South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program is actively offering cannabis to those with debilitating medical conditions.
Newborn Screening Program
Learn about newborn blood spot screening, hearing screening, and the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.
Pregnancy Care Program
The Pregnancy Care Program is a comprehensive program developed and implemented by the South Dakota Department of Health to promote the health and well-being of infants and their families in South Dakota. The program focuses on providing valuable resources, education, and support to expectant parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Quit Tobacco SD
Quit Tobacco SD is a comprehensive program in South Dakota that aims to help individuals quit tobacco use by providing resources, support, and education to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Recruitment Assistance for Healthcare Professionals
The Office of Rural Health administers a variety of programs to assist communities and facilities in recruiting healthcare professionals.
Scrubs Camp
Scrubs Camps are designed to increase awareness of education, skills and understanding of health careers available in South Dakota
SD Quit Line
Learn more about the phone coaching, Kickstart Kit and Quit Guide that South Dakota QuitLine offers to patients at no cost.
Seat Safety & Seat Belt Safety
The Department of Health hopes to prevent deaths from improper car seat and seatbelt usage by spreading helpful info.
ServSD Statewide Emergency Registry of Volunteers
Browse local, regional and statewide volunteer programs who want to assist our public health and health care systems during an event or disaster.
Simulation In Motion - South Dakota
SIM-SD is a mobile education program that offers high-tech learning opportunities for emergency care providers in SD.
Suicide Prevention
Help prevent suicide by learning about warning signs, how to help and various prevention resources at your fingertips.
Wake Safe
Safe sleep efforts are rewarded every time a baby wakes up to the world. Lying your baby down on their back, alone, in their crib, bassinet, or play yard is the best way for them to sleep safely.
Women, Infants & Children
South Dakota WIC focuses on bettering the health of women, infants and young children who are part of low-income families through nutrition education and providing food vouchers.
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Health Data & Reports
View reports, surveys and statistics surrounding South Dakota youth, behavioral risks, birth, death, marriage, divorce and abortions.
Diseases & Conditions
Access all you need to know about diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, influenza, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), tuberculosis, reporting, and more.
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