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Heart Attack
Recognize heart attack signs and symptoms, and act fast. Learn about prevention and risk factors. Access resources from CDC and American Heart Association.
Undo the Risk Assessment Quiz
Chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke can be avoided or even undone, but only if you take control. Start today by taking this quick and easy risk assessment to see where you stand.
Panel Disorders
The South Dakota Newborn Screening Program screens all babies born in South Dakota for the following metabolic disorders.
STI Control
The South Dakota Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Control Program aims to reduce and prevent the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases.
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.
Ambulance Services
South Dakota's Ambulance Service: Comprehensive support for emergency medical services in rural areas by the Department of Health.
Civil Money Penalties (CMPs)
A civil money penalty (CMP) is a monetary penalty the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may impose against skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing facilities (NFs), and dually-certified SNF/NF for either the number of days or for each instance a facility is not in substantial compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. A portion of CMPs collected from facilities are returned to the States in which the CMPs are imposed. State CMP funds may be reinvested to support activities that benefit nursing facility residents and protect or improve their quality of care or life.
NB Hearing Screening for Partners
Providing newborn hearing screening and intervening early is essential to find out if a baby is hard of hearing or even deaf.
Perinatal Hospice
Perinatal hospice and palliative care provides medical, spiritual, emotional, and bereavement care to families experiencing consequences of a perinatal loss.