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Amendments & Court Orders
Learn more about making amendments to birth certificates and marriage records as well as about court ordered name changes to vital records.
Firearm Safety Resources & Data
Supporting responsible gun ownership with tools, resources, and data to keep our families safe.
Daycare & School Lead Testing
The water testing for lead in schools and daycares FAQs and resources below were created to help parents and caregivers understand potential lead exposure risks following drinking water testing in schools and daycares.
About Scrubs Camp
Free immersive program by South Dakota Department of Health. Explore healthcare careers, gain hands-on experience, and ignite your passion for the future.
Strategic Plan
The South Dakota Department of Health Strategic Plan includes efforts aimed at keeping South Dakotans healthy and strong, providing them with up-to-date health-related information.
Perinatal Hospice
Perinatal hospice and palliative care provides medical, spiritual, emotional, and bereavement care to families experiencing consequences of a perinatal loss.
Healthy Relationships
Learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Find resources on teen dating violence, sexual education, parental guidance, and more.
Controlled Substance Registration
Learn the laws and rules around controlled substances and how to get a controlled substance registration.
Silicosis
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral that can be found in sand, rock, dirt and mineral ores (such as quartz).
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is spread almost exclusively through sexual contact.