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South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
South Dakota Public Health Laboratory's Forensic Chemistry Section Earns Prestigious ANAB Accreditation
South Dakota Public Health Laboratory's Forensic Chemistry Section Earns Prestigious ANAB Accreditation
Grant Application Deadline for South Dakota Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Approaches
Grant Application Deadline for South Dakota Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Approaches
SD Department of Health Announces Groundbreaking for New Workforce and Education Center in Pierre
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to advance public health within the state.
Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, Issues the Following Statement on H5N1 Avian Influenza
In response to recent concerns surrounding H5N1 Avian Influenza, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, underscores collaborative efforts with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to safeguard the well-being of both the state's population and livestock.
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.
Brown County Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season 2026
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County.
South Dakota Department of Health Expands Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program to Include Dental Hygienists
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Health is pleased to announce the expansion of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to now include Dental Hygienists as eligible participants. In addition, dental offices will be added as eligible facilities under this program. The decision to include dental hygienists and dental offices is aimed at addressing the growing need for oral health services in rural communities across the state.
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season