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South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day 2025

Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025.

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State of South Dakota Announces Second Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.

Source: South Dakota Departments of Health and Social Services

State Departments of Health and Game, Fish and Parks Collaborate to Provide Stop the Bleed Training to Conservation Officers

South Dakota is the first state in the nation to ensure every Conservation Officer has received "Stop the Bleed" training, setting a new standard for emergency preparedness in natural resources law enforcement.

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State of South Dakota Announces First Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released its first round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.

Source: South Dakota Departments of Health and Social Services

WIC Program Announces New Income Guidelines, 2024

The Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program effective July 1, 2024. 

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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.

Source: SD.gov

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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