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Well-Child Visits
Well-child visits help ensure babies, children, and teens get the care they need and stay healthy, including vaccines and milestone screening.
Oral Health for Children
Dental care must begin early, so get oral health tips for your child based on their age group for learning and developing healthy habits for the future.
Newborn Screening Updates
Newborn screening program updates and news. Including additions to the blood spot and hearing screenings.
Expecting a Baby?
Whether you’re planning for a family, or it is unexpected, your actions during pregnancy affect the health of your baby.
Updates for Vaccine Providers
Stay up to date with memos to vaccine providers as they are posted.
Healthcare Professionals
Access surveying and licensing information, public health laboratory testing, preparedness resources, response resources, and a statewide trauma registry.
Press Releases
View the latest news releases by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Department of Health Releases Medical Cannabis Administrative Rules Draft for Public Review
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) released its proposed administrative rules to implement the medical cannabis program created by voters in Initiated Measure 26 (IM-26).
West Nile Virus Risk Increasing
The West Nile virus (WNV) season is under way with human or mosquito detections in 11 counties across the state, the state Health Department reported today.
South Dakota Health Link Announces 10th Annual Fall Forum
South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, will host its 10th Annual Fall Forum on Oct. 10, 2024, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.