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South Dakota Health Link Expands Partnership to Improve Quality and Effective Healthcare in the Midwest

South Dakota Health Link is the state’s health information exchange which is working to strengthen its partnership with Health Catalyst, Inc., a top provider of data and technology services for healthcare across the country.

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Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Three of the State Loan Repayment Program

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2024 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program.

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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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South Dakota Reports Significant Decline in Syphilis Cases: Targeted Outreach and Testing Drive Progress

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) reports encouraging progress in the fight against syphilis, with provisional data showing a 55.2% decline in early syphilis cases compared to the 5-year median. Overall, syphilis cases across all stages are down 41.5% from the same time last year.

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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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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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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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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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State of South Dakota Announces Second Round of Rural Health Transformation Requests for Proposals

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.

Source: South Dakota Departments of Health and Social Services