Office of Lifespan Health Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee consists of a Chair and eight members. Membership reflects a diverse range of professional expertise, community perspectives, and lived experiences related to the populations and health initiatives supported by the Office of Lifespan Health and its partners. The committee may include representatives from school or adolescent health programs, Tribal communities, rural or frontier communities, community-based organizations, health professionals, and individuals with an interest in improving health and well-being in South Dakota.

• Attend a one-hour committee meeting each month.
• Participate in up to one in-person meeting each year.
• Spend up to three additional hours each month completing orientation and training activities, reviewing materials, preparing for meetings, and providing feedback on committee activities and initiatives.

The Committee partners with Office of Lifespan Health staff to:

• Engage populations across South Dakota that are impacted by or connected to Office of Lifespan Health initiatives.
• Provide recommendations and feedback on programs, services, and priorities.
• Offer perspectives that help inform program planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.

To support these goals, Advisory Committee members may:

• Provide input on emerging health needs, trends, and issues affecting South Dakota communities.
• Advise staff on the potential impacts of federal, state, and local legislation, policy changes, and funding decisions.
• Contribute to needs assessments and help identify program priorities.
• Share information and perspectives related to the health and well-being of populations across the lifespan.
• Help identify opportunities to increase awareness, strengthen partnerships, and enhance available resources and services.
• Review program materials and provide feedback prior to public distribution