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Department of Health Requests Participation in Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Survey

The Department of Health (DOH) is requesting South Dakota residents to participate in the Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Survey, an essential tool in understanding and addressing the health needs of mothers, infants, children, and families across the state.

South Dakota Department of Health Recognizes March as National Nutrition Month

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health proudly joined the nationwide celebration of National Nutrition Month®, which promotes year-round commitment to healthy eating and physical activity.

South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling

South Dakota issues new fish advisories based on mercury levels. Stay informed for safer consumption.

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota | September 5, 2023

DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota | September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023 | Healthy Living

Department of Health & Board of Nursing Warn of Scam Targeting South Dakota Nurses

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Health Department (SD-DOH) and the South Dakota Board of Nursing (SD-BON) released this statement after ongoing reports of scams targeting licensed nurses. The scam is being carried out via threatening phone calls/email.

September 15, 2021 | Healthy Living

Department of Health Launches Comprehensive Plan for Suicide Prevention

The Department of Health today launched South Dakota’s first, comprehensive plan since 2013 to reduce suicide deaths. Over the past decade, South Dakota’s suicide rates rose by nearly 40 percent. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15-34.

January 22, 2020 | Healthy Living

Input Sought for Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan

Over the past decade, South Dakota’s suicide rates rose by nearly 40 percent. State agencies along with the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health board are working to develop a comprehensive plan to prevent suicide in South Dakota and are seeking public input during the month of September. A draft of the plan is available for review at sdsuicideprevention.org.

September 18, 2019 | Healthy Living