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Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota

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Public Health Notice: Measles Exposure Possible at Rapid City Locations

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Pennington County. The individual, who is South Dakota’s second confirmed measles case, visited public places while infectious.

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Milbank and Brookings

The Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings.

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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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South Dakota Department of Health Launches Nexus SD: Connecting South Dakotans to Community Services

The SD Department of Health has created Nexus SD, a technology platform and referral system connecting individuals and families to health care, human, and social service providers across the state, with just one call or contact from the recipient.  

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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 Department of Health Awards Grant Dollars to Local Communities to Help Control Mosquito Populations

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2024.

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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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