Recent News Releases
2022
August 18 - Department of Health Reminds Families about the Importance of Childhood Immunizations
August 3 - August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month | Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2022 Proclamation
August 3 - First Two Human West Nile Virus Detections of 2022 Reported in Minnehaha and Spink Counties
July 14 - First Case of Monkeypox in South Dakota
June 22 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines | Formula Shortage Information and Resources
June 8 - Formula Shortage Update
May 20 - Formula Shortage
May 4 - Child Being Investigated for Hepatitis
May 2 - SD-DOH Announces Available Grants for Mosquito Control Programs
February 17 - DOH Completes Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Test Kits
February 1 - FDA Takes Key Action by Approving Second COVID-19 Vaccine
January 28 - DOH Statewide Distribution of Free COVID-19 Tests Continues - Over 560,000 Kits Shipped this Week
January 21 - Department of Health Begins Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Tests
January 7 - Department of Health Makes an Additional One Million Free COVID-19 Tests Available to State Residents
January 6 - CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds
January 4 - CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children
2021
December 27 - CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
December 23 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Certain Adults
December 22 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19
December 22 - First COVID-19 Omicron Variant Case Detected in South Dakota
December 16 - South Dakota Reports First Flu Death of Season
December 10 - Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon to Join Private Sector
December 8 - National Influenza Vaccination Week Observed December 5-11, 2021
November 24 - Department of Health on Constitutional Amendment A Ruling - Marijuana Legalization Initiative
November 23 - Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Booster Doses Now Approved for All U.S. Adults
November 18 - South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Issues First Patients Cards
November 3 - COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
October 21 - CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots
October 19 - National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 23, 2021
September 29 - CDC Statement on Pregnancy Health Advisory
September 24 - Pfizer Booster Shots Authorized to Increase Protection Against COVID-19
September 23 - Department of Health Releases Form for COVID-19 Vaccination Event(s) Assistance
September 15 - Department of Health & Board of Nursing Warn of Scam Targeting South Dakota Nurses
September 13 - Medical Cannabis Program Rules Pass Interim Rules Review Committee
September 1 - September is Suicide Prevention Month in South Dakota
August 31 - First Human West Nile Virus Death of 2021 Reported
August 31 - South Dakota National Guard to Support Monument Health in COVID Testing Efforts
August 18 - Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Immunocompromised Individuals Now Available
August 5 - Free antigen test kits available during Sturgis Rally
August 4 - South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding
July 27 - South Dakota Department of Health Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules
July 23 - First Human West Nile Virus Detection of 2021 Reported in Walworth County
July 15 - SD-DOH Confirms Detection of West Nile Virus Pools in Brookings and Codington Counties
July 12 - RFP for Cannabis Seed to Sale Tracking System - RFP ID#2439
June 30 - Department of Health Announces Preliminary List of Conditions for Medical Cannabis Program
June 30 - SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the Delta Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota
June 24 - Department of Health Releases Medical Cannabis Administrative Rules Draft for Public Review
June 21 - Department of Health Invites You to Participate in Medical Cannabis Telephone Town Hall(s)
May 3 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines
April 30 - SD-DOH Announces Available Grants for Mosquito Control Programs
April 26 - Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administration to Resume this Week in South Dakota
April 20 - Health Systems, Department of Health Urge COVID Vaccination
April 13 - Statement from Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon Regarding Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
April 10 - South Dakota Reaches Vaccination Milestone and Calls on Young Adults to Get Vaccinated
March 31 - South Dakota Department of Health Announces the Start of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
March 25 - SD-DOH Confirms Detection of Additional Coronavirus Variants in South Dakota
March 22 - COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to All in Priority Group E
March 11 - SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the UK Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota
March 8 - CDC Issues First Set of Guidelines on How Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Safely with Others
February 22 - COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to Residents Age 65 and Over
February 17 - South Dakota Dropping COVID-19 Vaccination Age to those Residents Age 65 and Over Starting Monday
February 15 - COVID-19 Vaccine Now Offered to Residents Age 70 and Over
February 10 - Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Begins in South Dakota; Vaccination Age Dropped to 70 and Over Starting Next Week
February 3 - SD Health Department Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Group Identification Tool & Announces Drop in Vaccination Age to 75+
January 27 - Volunteer for COVID-19 Vaccination Response
January 15 - Department of Health on Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation & Phase I
January 13 - SD Health Department Announces Beginning Stages of Priority Group 1D for Next Week
January 6 - SD Health Department Launches New COVID-19 Vaccination Info-Tool(s)
2020
December 23 - Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in South Dakota State Amongst Leaders in Vaccination Efforts in Nation
December 15 - FDA Authorized COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in South Dakota
December 11 - Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Now Available To All South Dakota Residents
December 9 - National Influenza Vaccination Week
November 20 - South Dakota Reports First Flu Death of Season
November 16 - Free COVID-19 Testing Available in Rapid City
November 6 - COVID-19 Mass Testing Events Scheduled for 10 South Dakota Communities
September 23 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls
August 27 - August 27th COVID-19 Update
August 21 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD
August 20 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD
August 18 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD
August 14 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls
August 14 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Hill City
August 14 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Brookings
August 13- Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls
August 4 - South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding
July 24 - First Human West Nile Virus Detection of 2020 Reported
July 8 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Mobridge
July 7 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Gary
June 30 - Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control
June 29 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines
June 24 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre
June 20 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre and Fort Pierre
June 12 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Rapid City
June 7 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Vermillion
June 5 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Rapid City
May 31 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls
May 16 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Rapid City Business
May 16 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Rapid City
May 16 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Aberdeen
May 6 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls
May 4 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Mitchell Business
May 4 - Grants Available for Mosquito Control Programs
May 2 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Hermosa Business
May 1 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Three Sioux Falls Businesses
April 26 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Thornton Flooring in Sioux Falls
April 21 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at a Sioux Falls Business
April 19 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Two Sioux Falls Businesses
April 16 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at a Sioux Falls Business
April 15 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Two Sioux Falls Businesses
April 13 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Two Walmart Locations in Sioux Falls
April 13 - Extended Dates of Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Lane, SD
April 10 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Two Sioux Falls Businesses
April 9 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Lane
April 7 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Yankton
March 30 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Deadwood
February 27 - South Dakota Prepares for COVID-19
January 22 - Department of Health Launches Comprehensive Plan for Suicide Prevention
January 14 - South Dakota Reports First Flu Deaths of Season
2019
November 22 - Remember Food Safety at Holiday Gatherings
September 18 - Input Sought for Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan
September 9 - Vaping Related Illnesses Reported in South Dakota
August 14 - Agency Village Puppy Tests Positive For Rabies: Exposed Individuals Asked To Contact Health Officials
July 30- South Dakota Observes World Breastfeeding Week
July 1 - First Human West Nile Virus Detection of 2019 Reported
June 24 - Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control
May 28 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines
May 16 - Hepatitis A Identified In Keystone Food Handler
May 6 - Grants Available for Mosquito Control Programs
April 30 - Prevent Tick-Borne Illness
March 28 - Health Department Hosts Legionnaires Prevention Workshop
March 22 - Protect Health During Flood Response
2018
December 20 - First Acute Flaccid Myelitis Case in South Dakota Confirmed
November 26 - Pennington County Resident South Dakota's First Flu Death Of Season
November 19 - South Dakota Patient Under Investigation for Acute Flaccid Myelitis
November 16 - Pertussis Cases Rise In South Dakota
September 20 - Health Department Investigates Legionnaires' Disease Increase
September 13 - Rising Suicide Rates Require a Multifaceted Approach to Prevention
August 1 - Brown County Resident First WNV Death Of Season
July 26 - West Nile Virus Risk Increasing
July 26 - SD Department of Health Observes World Breastfeeding Week
June 27 - Remember Food Safety During Summer Months
June 20 - Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control
June 5 - First Human West Nile Virus Detection Reported
May 24 - Prevent Tick-Borne Illness
May 23 - Sustained Effort Needed to Reduce Infant Mortality
May 21 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines
April 24 - SD Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Program
April 23 - CDC Names Mitchell Doctor Childhood Immunization Champion
April 10 - Grants Open For Mosquito Control Programs
March 20 - SD Cancer Coalition Recognizes Efforts to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening
February 27 - Suicide Prevention Toolkits Available for South Dakota Communities
January 16 - Health Department Staff Honored
2017
December 22 - Day County Resident South Dakota's First Flu Death Of Season
December 13 - Health Department Urges Vaccination As Flu Activity Increases
November 16 - Clayton Appointed State Epidemiologist
October 27 - Get Serious About Tackling Opioid Abuse
October 13 - South Dakota Reports First Flu Detection Of Season
August 25 - Hamlin County Resident First WNV Death Of Season
July 26 - South Dakota Observes World Breastfeeding Week
June 28 - Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control
June 14 - First WNV Case Of Year Reported In Davison County
May 15 - Rounds Receives National TB Award
May 10 - Minnesota Measles Outbreak Continues, Keep Immunizations Current
May 3 - Data Shows State's 2016 Infant Mortality Rate Lowest Ever
April 25 - South Dakota Participates in Prescription Drug Take Back Program
April 21 - WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines
April 10 - Prevent Tick-Borne Illness
March 31 - Rabies Cases Dip In 2016; Pets Still Need Vaccination
March 28 - Grants Open For Mosquito Control Programs
March 8 - SD Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Recgonizes Efforts to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening | Award photos
February 7 - Percentage Of South Dakota's Kids Overweight, Obese Unchanged
(Check the archive on the South Dakota State News Web for older releases)