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Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools have been detected in Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties.

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Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program

Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program

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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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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.

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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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Mental Health

Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. Learn more about conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders.

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Expecting a Baby?

Whether you’re planning for a family, or it is unexpected, your actions during pregnancy affect the health of your baby.

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MCH Services

The first 1000 days of life (from conception to the 24-month age) are the most significant 1000 days in one’s whole life.

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