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South Dakota Department of Health Receives Maternal Health Innovation Grant to Improve Maternal Care

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is committed to improving maternal health services statewide and ensuring that every mother and baby in South Dakota has the opportunity to thrive.

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South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2024-2025 Flu Season

The Department of Health is reporting the first influenza death of the 2024-2025 season, a Corson County resident in the over 65 years age group.

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South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling 2025

South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling

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First West Nile Detection of Season in Minnehaha County

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Minnehaha County.

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First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2025 Reported in Brookings County

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2025 season in a resident of Brookings County.

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South Dakota Department of Health Announces Grant Funding to Support Local Emergency Medical Services

South Dakota Department of Health Announces Grant Funding to Support Local Emergency Medical Services

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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.

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South Dakota Health Department Issues Mosquito Control Advisory Post-Flooding

The South Dakota Department of Health is advising residents to take proactive steps to reduce mosquito populations following recent floods in several southeastern counties.

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First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 Reported in Beadle County

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2024 season in a resident of Beadle County.

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South Dakota Department of Health Announces Next Round of Grant Application Funding to Support Local Emergency Medical Services

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced that the next round of Regional Services Designation (RSD) grant application funding for emergency medical services (EMS) will be open from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2024.

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