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South Dakota Department of Health Launches New Immunization Information System in Partnership with STChealth

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with STChealth, has announced the launch of its new Immunization Information System (SDIIS), a leading provider of health information technology solutions. The new system will improve immunization reporting and coverage throughout the state, making the lives of public health officials, immunization providers, and local communities easier.

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August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023

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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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Bright Start Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting South Dakota Moms and Babies

The South Dakota Department of Health is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of Bright Start, a statewide home visiting program that has supported thousands of new and expecting mothers since its launch in 1999.

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Department of Health Begins Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Tests

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) began operations to promptly and efficiently distribute one million Flowflex® COVID-19 antigen home tests to sites across the state.

Source: SD.gov

DOH Statewide Distribution of Free COVID-19 Tests Continues

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) continued its operations to distribute one million Flowflex® COVID-19 Antigen home tests to sites across the state.

Source: SD.gov

South Dakota Department of Health Unveils Wellness on Wheels Mobile Clinics to Improve Healthcare Access to Underserved Communities

The Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the launch of its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile clinics to bring critical healthcare services directly to underserved communities across South Dakota.

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South Dakota Department of Health Reports Pertussis Death

The Department of Health is reporting the death of a child due to a co-infection of Pertussis and influenza. The last Pertussis death occurred in 2023 among a pediatric patient.

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Hot Springs

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Hot Springs, SD. An out-of-state resident with a confirmed measles infection visited these public places while infectious.

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Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Rapid City

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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