Healthcare Professionals
In addition to surveying and licensing healthcare facilities in South Dakota, the Department of Health also supports providers with such services as public health laboratory testing, preparedness resources, response resources, and a statewide trauma registry. The department also administers various programs to assist rural communities and their healthcare facilities with recruiting providers and promoting health career opportunities to South Dakota students. Select from the menu at left for more information on these programs and services.
For more information or other questions, please submit a request to South Dakota Health Link.
Vaccine Providers
Access resources and training for those who order, store, and administer vaccines.
Newborn & Child Resources
Find resources for health care providers working with newborns and infants for any neonatal care.
Health Facility Licensure
Access forms and applications for providers, facility license information for consumers, and more.
Emergency Medical Services
Find information on emergency medical services (EMS), including licensing and certification requirements.
Rural Health
The Office of Rural Health works to improve access to quality health care in underserved rural communities.
Careers and Recruiting
Make your career in health care in South Dakota. See available jobs, register for training events, and more.
Simulation in Motion (SIM-SD)
SIM-SD is a mobile education program that offers high-tech learning opportunities for emergency care providers in SD.
Public Health Preparedness & Response
Access information from the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
State Public Health Laboratory
Contact or make payments to the South Dakota Public Health Lab.
Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST)
Access forms and resources for providers respecting a terminal patient's wishes concerning end-of-life care.
Blood Borne Pathogens
Find information for health care providers about blood borne pathogen exposure and reporting.
Healthcare Provider News
Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Hot Springs
The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Hot Springs, SD. An out-of-state resident with a confirmed measles infection visited these public places while infectious.
First West Nile Detection of Season in Minnehaha County
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Minnehaha County.
South Dakota Department of Health Launches Vaccination Clinics Following New Measles Cases
In response to newly confirmed cases of measles in South Dakota, the Department of Health (DOH) is expanding access to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine through a series of public vaccination clinics across the state. These clinics aim to protect South Dakotans by preventing the further spread of this highly contagious disease.
South Dakota Reports Significant Decline in Syphilis Cases: Targeted Outreach and Testing Drive Progress
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) reports encouraging progress in the fight against syphilis, with provisional data showing a 55.2% decline in early syphilis cases compared to the 5-year median. Overall, syphilis cases across all stages are down 41.5% from the same time last year.
Public Health Notice: Measles Exposure Possible at Rapid City Locations
The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Pennington County. The individual, who is South Dakota’s second confirmed measles case, visited public places while infectious.
Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota
Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota