Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
The South Dakota Chronic Disease State Plan addresses the burden of chronic disease and provides a comprehensive roadmap of proven effective strategies for making change.
The Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion provides technical assistance for the following programs;
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All Women Count! (Breast and Cervical Cancer Control) – coordinates statewide activities to promote early detection of breast and cervical cancer; pays for screening tests for underinsured women who meet age and income guidelines.
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South Dakota Cancer Registry – ensures the coordination of cancer reporting in the state.
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South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control Program – reduces the burden of cancer in South Dakota by bringing together individuals, organizations, healthcare providers, and agencies.
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Healthy South Dakota – promotes healthy eating and increased physical activity as a means to reduce overweight/obesity and chronic disease. The web site provides a single, reliable source of information on nutrition and physical activity.
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Diabetes Program – collaborates with partners to design, implement, and evaluate a broad range of public health strategies to reduce the burden of diabetes and improve the quality of life for all persons affected by diabetes in South Dakota.
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Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention – promotes healthy communities through prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases within South Dakota.
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Tobacco Control – coordinates state efforts to prevent young people from starting to use tobacco products, help current tobacco users quit, and reduce non-smokers' exposure to second-hand smoke.
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Opioid Abuse and Misuse – coordinates state efforts to prevent and early identify prescription drug abuse and misuse and provide treatment and recovery services in partnership with the Department of Social Services.
For more information or technical assistance regarding any of the above programs, call 1-800-738-2301.
For more information on other chronic diseases visit the CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
