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Gov. Rhoden Strengthens Emergency Medical Services Through RHT Grants
Governor Rhoden announced approximately $7.2 million in Rural Health Transformation (RHT) funding for 25 projects aimed at strengthening Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across South Dakota.
Gov. Rhoden Awards Behavioral Health Grants through RHT
Today, Governor Rhoden announced 12 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) modernization and infrastructure grants totaling more than $13 million.
South Dakota Department of Health Expands All Women Count! Eligibility
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is expanding eligibility for the All Women Count! (AWC!) Program by lowering the minimum age from 30 to 21, allowing more South Dakota women to access breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. The expanded eligibility will take effect Sept. 1, 2026.
Gov. Rhoden Awards Rural Health Transformation Technology and Data Grants
Governor Rhoden awarded 82 grants to accelerate digital health modernization, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance interoperability across rural and underserved communities. These grants represent $90 million in technology and data modernization funding statewide from the federal Rural Health Transformation initiative.
Trump Administration Announces $90 million to Modernize and Improve IT and Interoperability for South Dakota
The Trump Administration announced a $90 million investment is being delivered to South Dakota through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to accelerate digital health modernization, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance interoperability across rural and underserved communities. This investment will strengthen South Dakota’s health workforce, improve infrastructure, advance technology, and support innovative approaches tailored to the unique healthcare needs across the state.
Gov. Rhoden Awards Rural Health Transformation Project Grants
Governor Larry Rhoden awarded 28 Rural Strong grants totaling $31.5 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. These grants will strengthen access, quality, and long-term sustainability of rural healthcare across the state.
WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines Starting July 1, 2026
The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2026.
Brown County Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season 2026
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County.
South Dakota Announces First Awards for Rural Health Transformation Grant Program Management
The State of South Dakota has selected three consultant organizations to support implementation and project management of several initiatives within the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation initiative.
South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force Releases Five-Year Strategic Plan to Improve Outcomes for Mothers and Babies
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) and the South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force announced the release of a new five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants across the state.