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South Dakota Public Health Laboratory's Forensic Chemistry Section Earns Prestigious ANAB Accreditation

South Dakota Public Health Laboratory's Forensic Chemistry Section Earns Prestigious ANAB Accreditation

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Grant Application Deadline for South Dakota Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Approaches

Grant Application Deadline for South Dakota Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Approaches

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Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, Issues the Following Statement on H5N1 Avian Influenza

In response to recent concerns surrounding H5N1 Avian Influenza, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, underscores collaborative efforts with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to safeguard the well-being of both the state's population and livestock.

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South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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South Dakota Department of Health Announces Completion of Statewide Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment

The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment aimed at improving the health and well-being of South Dakota’s mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHN).

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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 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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South Dakota Department of Health Invites High School and Middle School Students to Explore Healthcare Careers through Scrubs Camps

South Dakota Department of Health Invites High School and Middle School Students to Explore Healthcare Careers through Scrubs Camps

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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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South Dakota Department of Health Highlights Strong Outcomes from Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting Program

The South Dakota Department of Health released new data showing families participating in the state’s Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program experience significantly stronger early childhood health outcomes compared to the overall Medicaid population.

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