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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 Health Department Issues Mosquito Control Advisory Post-Flooding
The South Dakota Department of Health is advising residents to take proactive steps to reduce mosquito populations following recent floods in several southeastern counties.
South Dakota Department of Health Offers Tetanus Booster Shots in Response to Flood Conditions
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will be offering Tetanus booster shots to eligible citizens and responders in response to the recent flood conditions affecting parts of South Dakota.
Brookings County Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brookings County.
WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines, 2024
The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2024.
DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota | May 13, 2024
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle.
Health Department Announces Grants Available for Local Mosquito Control 2024
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 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).
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.