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WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines, 2025

The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2025.

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Protect Health During Flood Response

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakotans in flood-affected areas need to keep several health-related concerns in mind as they deal with cleanup issues, says the state Department of Health. The following fact sheet to provides basic information about some typical flood-related health and concerns. Find more flood-related health and safety information visit doh.sd.gov/flood.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Department of Health’s Workforce and Education Center in Pierre

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) invites members of the media to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Workforce and Education Center, located in Pierre.

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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.

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New SD PLAN Clinic Location in Winner Provides Health Services for Families

The South Dakota Department of Health is now offering comprehensive SD PLAN program to the Winner Regional Clinic, located at 745 E 8th St., Winner, SD 57580.

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WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines Starting July 1, 2026

The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2026.

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South Dakota Department of Health Warns of Scam Phone Calls Impersonating State Regulators

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has become aware of an ongoing scam impacting multiple healthcare regulatory boards within South Dakota.

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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.

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Fake Pills Kill: The Increasing Danger of Fentanyl

Counterfeit pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl are being seized in unprecedented quantities by the DEA in every state, including SD.

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South Dakota Department of Health Updates Fish Consumption Advisory Listing

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has updated its online Fish Consumption Advisory list to include Lake Louise (Hand County) for Largemouth Bass following a recent review of sampling data.

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