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South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day 2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025.
South Dakota Health Link Announces 2025 Fall Forum Virtual Sessions
South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, is excited to announce that this year’s Fall Forum will take place in a new format.
Bright Start Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting South Dakota Moms and Babies
The South Dakota Department of Health is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Bright Start, a statewide home visiting program that has supported thousands of new and expecting mothers since its launch in 1999.
South Dakota Launches Maternal and Infant Health Task Force and Releases New Data to Guide Prevention Efforts
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has launched the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, a statewide initiative to reduce preventable deaths among mothers and infants and to improve health outcomes for families across South Dakota.
State Departments of Health and Game, Fish and Parks Collaborate to Provide Stop the Bleed Training to Conservation Officers
South Dakota is the first state in the nation to ensure every Conservation Officer has received "Stop the Bleed" training, setting a new standard for emergency preparedness in natural resources law enforcement.
South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates Success of Restructured Community Health Services
The South Dakota Department of Health restructured its community health services in September 2023, aiming to reshape how health providers impact lives across the state.