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South Dakota Department of Health Receives Maternal Health Innovation Grant to Improve Maternal Care

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is committed to improving maternal health services statewide and ensuring that every mother and baby in South Dakota has the opportunity to thrive.

October 21, 2024

South Dakota Department of Health Invites High School Students to Explore Healthcare Careers through Scrubs Camps

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the return of Scrubs Camps for the 2024-2025 school year.

October 7, 2024

Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Three of the State Loan Repayment Program

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2024 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program.

Secretary Melissa Magstadt Recognizes the State Public Health Laboratory During Forensic Science Week

South Dakota Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Melissa Magstadt celebrates National Forensic Science Week by recognizing the state public health laboratory.

September 20, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

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.

September 11, 2024 | Milestones and Celebrations

South Dakota Health Link Expands Partnership to Improve Quality and Effective Healthcare in the Midwest

South Dakota Health Link is the state’s health information exchange which is working to strengthen its partnership with Health Catalyst, Inc., a top provider of data and technology services for healthcare across the country.

August 5, 2024 | Healthcare Professionals

South Dakota Department of Health Announces Next Round of Grant Application Funding to Support Local Emergency Medical Services

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced that the next round of Regional Services Designation (RSD) grant application funding for emergency medical services (EMS) will be open from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2024.

July 31, 2024 | Healthcare Professionals

Department of Health Reports Measles Case in South Dakota

The Department of Health is reporting a case of measles in a South Dakota resident.

July 18, 2024 | Infectious Disease

First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 Reported in Beadle County

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2024 season in a resident of Beadle County.

July 11, 2024 | Infectious Disease

South Dakota Department of Health Awards Grant Dollars to Local Communities to Help Control Mosquito Populations

Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2024.

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