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DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota | May 30, 2025
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will be issuing an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle.
First West Nile Detection of Season in Minnehaha County
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Minnehaha County.
First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2025 Reported in Brookings County
Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2025 season in a resident of Brookings County.
DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota | July 31, 2025
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is issuing an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle.
South Dakota Department of Health Issues Warning about Fentanyl and Xylazine Mix Threat
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to the public and medical professionals about the threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported that this mixture is becoming increasingly widespread and poses a significant risk to public health.
South Dakota Department of Health Launches New Immunization Information System in Partnership with STChealth
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with STChealth, has announced the launch of its new Immunization Information System (SDIIS), a leading provider of health information technology solutions. The new system will improve immunization reporting and coverage throughout the state, making the lives of public health officials, immunization providers, and local communities easier.
South Dakota Department of Health Expands Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program to Include Dental Hygienists
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Health is pleased to announce the expansion of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to now include Dental Hygienists as eligible participants. In addition, dental offices will be added as eligible facilities under this program. The decision to include dental hygienists and dental offices is aimed at addressing the growing need for oral health services in rural communities across the state.
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, 2023