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State of South Dakota Announces Second Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals
The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.
State of South Dakota Announces First Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals
The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released its first round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.
South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling 2026
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP), has completed its annual fish collection and sampling program.
Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Milbank and Brookings
The Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings.
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Two Flu Deaths of the 2025-2026 Flu Season
The Department of Health is reporting the first two influenza deaths of the 2025 - 2026 season, both Minnehaha County residents in the >64-year age group.
Gov. Rhoden and DOH Secure $189.4 million for Rural Health
Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the Department of Health (DOH) announced they secured $189.4 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program.
Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Rapid City
The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota.
South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day 2025
Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025.
South Dakota Department of Health Highlights Strong Outcomes from Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting Program
The South Dakota Department of Health released new data showing families participating in the state’s Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program experience significantly stronger early childhood health outcomes compared to the overall Medicaid population.
South Dakota Department of Health Announces Completion of Statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment aimed at improving the health and well-being of South Dakota’s mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHN).