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: 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
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies at Great Plains Zoo
The Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) reported one bat on its campus, found between the pollinator garden and the farm, that tested positive for rabies.
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.
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.
Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Three of the State Loan Repayment Program
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2024 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program.