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Secretary Melissa Magstadt Recognizes the State Public Health Laboratory During Forensic Science Week

South Dakota Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Melissa Magstadt celebrates National Forensic Science Week by recognizing the state public health laboratory.

September 20, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

South Dakota Health Link Announces 10th Annual Fall Forum

South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, will host its 10th Annual Fall Forum on Oct. 10, 2024, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.

September 11, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

South Dakota Department of Health Awards Grant Dollars to Local Communities to Help Control Mosquito Populations

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2024.

South Dakota Department of Health Unveils Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinics to Improve Healthcare Access to Underserved Communities

The Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the launch of its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile clinics to bring critical healthcare services directly to underserved communities across South Dakota.

South Dakota Department of Health Announces Milestones in Public Health Improvement Efforts

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the completion of the comprehensive State Health Assessment (SHA) and the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).

April 23, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Department of Health’s Workforce and Education Center in Pierre

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) invites members of the media to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Workforce and Education Center, located in Pierre.

April 17, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations