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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.

/Licensing and Records/Vital Records/

Nutrition

Proper nutrition with a balanced diet of nutrient-dense foods can make improve your physical and mental health as well as ensure healthy childhood development.

/Topics/Healthy Living/

Applications for Designation

Apply for South Dakota Trauma Hospital Designation - CTH/TRH, TTH/RTH/ATH, NTH. Submit 6 weeks before visit/expiry. Streamline trauma care.

/Healthcare Professionals/EMS & Trauma Program/Trauma System/Designated Trauma Hospitals/

Visitation Laws

Stay informed on South Dakota visitation laws for patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, and assisted living centers, including detailed regulations, rights, and procedures.

/News & Statutes/Statutes & Rules/Public Health Statutes & Rules/

Healthcare Facility Visitation Laws, Rules, Regulations & Guidance

Discover Health Care Facility Visitation Laws in South Dakota—Explore HB 1283 requirements, state laws, and federal regulations for patient and resident visitation.

/News & Statutes/Statutes & Rules/

Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-COV)

Learn about MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) on the official South Dakota Department of Health website.

/Topics/Diseases/Infectious Diseases/

COVID-19

Find information on COVID-19 from testing and vaccinations to details for health care providers, individuals, and more.

/Topics/Diseases/Infectious Diseases/

How to Share Your Diagnosis

How to share your diagnosis with loved ones and the importance of seeking support.

/Programs/Head Forward/Living with a Dementia Diagnosis/

Board of Pharmacy Contacts

Get in touch with the Board of Pharmacy for inquiries or assistance. Reach out today.

/Licensing and Records/Boards/Pharmacy/

West Nile Virus

West Nile virus (WNV) is a very dangerous illness that is at best uncomfortable and at worst life-threatening. Prevent the spread of WNV.

/Topics/Diseases/Infectious Diseases/Vector-Borne Diseases/Mosquito-Borne Diseases/