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Mental Health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Learn more and access mental health resources.
Providers & Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare providers, community health workers, pharmacies and care facilities all play an important role. Get involved and learn more.
Opening a Pharmacy
Comprehensive Board of Pharmacy requirements for opening a pharmacy. Also, meet SD Department of Health and DEA requirements.
Hospitals
Discover the South Dakota Department of Health's webpage on hospital licensure. Access information and resources for hospital licensing requirements and regulations. Ensure quality care and compliance.
Assisted Living Centers
Discover the licensure process for assisted living facilities in South Dakota. Ensure quality care and compliance with regulations.
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC)
An Ambulatory Surgery Center operates exclusively for the purpose of providing surgical services to patients who do not require hospitalization and the expected duration of services does not exceed 24 hours.
End Stage Renal Dialysis
An End Stage Renal Dialysis facility provides dialysis treatment or dialysis training and support to individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Farmers Markets
In South Dakota, there are “cottage” laws that allow this exchange of goods without a food service license from a home, farmers market or similar venue.
Pharmacy
Ensuring public health & safety through pharmacy regulation. Join us in promoting quality pharmaceutical care.
Oral Health
Learn about the importance of oral health care, how nutrition affects your teeth, the facts of oral cancer, how to access resources and more.