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Health Department Announces Grants Available for Local Mosquito Control
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health today announced that cities, counties, and tribes can apply, or reapply, to obtain state grant funding to help control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in their local communities.
South Dakota Department of Health Issues Warning about Fentanyl and Xylazine Mix Threat
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to the public and medical professionals about the threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported that this mixture is becoming increasingly widespread and poses a significant risk to public health.
South Dakota Department of Health Honors Horizon Healthcare with Partner in Health Award
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce that Horizon Healthcare has been selected as this year's outstanding Partner in Health. This award recognizes an outstanding community partner who has made a significant contribution in helping to advance the work of the Department at the community level.
DOH and DOE Announce K-12 School Air Quality Improvement Project
The South Dakota Departments of Health (DOH) and Education (DOE) are collaborating to provide portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifying units to accredited K-12 schools throughout South Dakota – all at no cost to the schools.
Department of Health Announces Funding Opportunity for Long-Term Care Facilities
The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification is providing a grant opportunity to support skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in enhancing their infection prevention infrastructure necessary to support resident, visitor, and facility healthcare personnel safety. This funding supports recruitment and retention opportunities for skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and assisted living centers in South Dakota.
Freedom-Focused Healthcare: It Works
In South Dakota, we know our people. We know they desire flexibility, affordable care, and freedom to make their own choices regarding practitioners, insurance, facilities, and treatment options. I believe that the government’s role in healthcare is to empower, support, and partner – not mandate, control, and lock down.
Fake Pills Kill: The Increasing Danger of Fentanyl
Counterfeit pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl are being seized in unprecedented quantities by the DEA in every state, including SD.
Telemedicine Gets a Doctor’s Eyes in the Ambulance in S.D.
South Dakota’s new Telemedicine in Motion program mitigates a critical shortage of experienced paramedics by connecting a doctor or nurse via video and audio to the paramedic in the back of the ambulance.
State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Closes Wednesday, November 23, 2022
PIERRE, S.D. – Applications for the Department of Health’s (DOH) State Loan Repayment Program will close on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Mailed applications must be postmarked by this date and electronic applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. CT.
South Dakota Announces Next Generation of EMS Services
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce the launch of a new telehealth partnership between DOH, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Agencies, and Sioux Falls-based telemedicine provider, Avel eCare.