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Two Bats Test Positive For Rabies at Great Plains Zoo
Two Bats Test Positive For Rabies at Great Plains Zoo
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023
Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools have been detected in Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties.
2023 West Nile Virus Awards
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce 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 2023. These grants have been allocated to support local efforts in controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of WNV transmission.
First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2023 Reported in Sanborn County
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2023 season in a resident of Sanborn County. South Dakota has reported more than 2,750 human cases and 49 deaths since WNV was first reported in 2002.
South Dakota Department of Health Expands Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program to Include Dental Hygienists
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Health is pleased to announce the expansion of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to now include Dental Hygienists as eligible participants. In addition, dental offices will be added as eligible facilities under this program. The decision to include dental hygienists and dental offices is aimed at addressing the growing need for oral health services in rural communities across the state.
South Dakota Department of Health Launches New Immunization Information System in Partnership with STChealth
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with STChealth, has announced the launch of its new Immunization Information System (SDIIS), a leading provider of health information technology solutions. The new system will improve immunization reporting and coverage throughout the state, making the lives of public health officials, immunization providers, and local communities easier.
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.