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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.
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.
The South Dakota Department of Health Introduces South Dakota PLAN: Prepare, Learn, Advocate, Navigate
The South Dakota Department of Health, as a provider of Title X Family Planning services, has undergone a transformation and is proud to unveil its new identity as South Dakota PLAN.
South Dakota Reports Significant Decline in Syphilis Cases: Targeted Outreach and Testing Drive Progress
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) reports encouraging progress in the fight against syphilis, with provisional data showing a 55.2% decline in early syphilis cases compared to the 5-year median. Overall, syphilis cases across all stages are down 41.5% from the same time last year.
South Dakota Department of Health Invites High School and Middle School Students to Explore Healthcare Careers through Scrubs Camps
South Dakota Department of Health Invites High School and Middle School Students to Explore Healthcare Careers through Scrubs Camps
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.
State Departments of Health and Game, Fish and Parks Collaborate to Provide Stop the Bleed Training to Conservation Officers
South Dakota is the first state in the nation to ensure every Conservation Officer has received "Stop the Bleed" training, setting a new standard for emergency preparedness in natural resources law enforcement.
South Dakota Announces First Awards for Rural Health Transformation Grant Program Management
The State of South Dakota has selected three consultant organizations to support implementation and project management of several initiatives within the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation initiative.
Health Department Hosts Legionnaires Prevention Workshop
The Department of Health will host a workshop for cooling tower owners, operators, installers, and water treatment consultants on the proper operation and maintenance of cooling towers to prevent cases of Legionnaires disease. The training will be held Wednesday, April 10th at the Sioux Falls Health Department, 521 North Main Avenue. Registration is free.
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.