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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Hot Springs

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Hot Springs, SD. An out-of-state resident with a confirmed measles infection visited these public places while infectious.

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Bright Start Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting South Dakota Moms and Babies

The South Dakota Department of Health is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Bright Start, a statewide home visiting program that has supported thousands of new and expecting mothers since its launch in 1999.

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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.

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Freedom-Focused Healthcare: It Works

In South Dakota, we know our people. We know they desire flexibility, affordable care, and freedom to make their own choices regarding practitioners, insurance, facilities, and treatment options. I believe that the government’s role in healthcare is to empower, support, and partner – not mandate, control, and lock down.

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Toddler Oral Health Care

Learn how to best care for your child’s oral health from birth to 6 months old with developing good dental habits.

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SD Quitline

The South Dakota QuitLine offers three free methods for those 13 or older to quit using tobacco products: phone coaching, a Kickstart Kit and a Quit Guide.

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Adolescent Well Visits

Learn about adolescent well-child visits, sports physicals, recommended immunizations, mental health resources, dental exams and other teenage health resources.

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Well-Child Visits

Well-child visits help ensure babies, children, and teens get the care they need and stay healthy, including vaccines and milestone screening.

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Oral Health for Children

Dental care must begin early, so get oral health tips for your child based on their age group for learning and developing healthy habits for the future.

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CYSHCN

Many children and youth in the United States have special healthcare needs such as developmental delays, mental illness, chronic medical conditions, and more.

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