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National Influenza Vaccination Week
The South Dakota Department of Health is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week by urging people 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine before the week’s end.
South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding
In acknowledgment of the importance of breastfeeding to the health of South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed August 2020 Breastfeeding Awareness Month in South Dakota.
WIC Program Announces New 2020 Income Guidelines
The South Dakota Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the WIC Program effective July 1, 2020.
South Dakota Observes World Breastfeeding Week (2019)
In acknowledgment of the importance of breastfeeding to the health of South Dakota babies, Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed Aug. 1-7 World Breastfeeding Awareness Week in South Dakota.
WIC Program Announces New 2019 Income Guidelines
The South Dakota Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the WIC Program effective June 3, 2019.
SD Department of Health Observes World Breastfeeding Week
Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, South Dakota joins other states and countries around the globe in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life”, focuses on breastfeeding as a universal solution to improve the health and well-being of women and children.