The South Dakota Department of Health promotes the healthy living of all South Dakotans through disease prevention, access to care & top-notch customer service.

Pierre, SD
Joined May 2014
The South Dakota Department of Health is expanding All Women Count! eligibility from age 30 to 21 starting Sept. 1, 2026, giving more women access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. ow.ly/Yhjf50ZERh3
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The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County. View the full press release: ow.ly/kNmf50ZbZwW
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The State of South Dakota has selected two consultant organizations to support implementation and project management of several initiatives within the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation initiative. View the full press release: ow.ly/jl1j50Z2RxE
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Today, the SDDOH and the South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force announced the release of a new five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants across the state. ow.ly/On6n50YAFqZ
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The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has updated its online Fish Consumption Advisory list to include Lake Louise (Hand County) for Largemouth Bass following a recent review of sampling data. View full press release: ow.ly/C0wH50YwzjX
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The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) View the full press release: ow.ly/KXOr50YoR5I
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The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released its first round of Request for Proposals (RFP). View the full press release: ow.ly/asb550YlSNn
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The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP), has completed its annual fish collection and sampling program. View the full press release: ow.ly/xgSn50Yl351
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The Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings. View the full press release: ow.ly/rfOj50Y91IN
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Exciting News! The 2025 South Dakota Department of Health Annual Report is now available. Dive into the latest health insights, achievements, and initiatives. View the full report on our website: ow.ly/WrHv50XU3b0
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The Department of Health is reporting the first two influenza deaths of the 2025 - 2026 season, both Minnehaha County residents in the >64-year age group. View the full press release: ow.ly/kW0250XQLGz
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The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota. View the full press release: ow.ly/tX6050XL9mg
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The Aberdeen and Mobridge Department of Health offices will be closed for the remainder of today. Our teams will continue to work remotely. If you need assistance, please contact your local office by phone or use our online resources at doh.sd.gov.
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Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025. View the full press release: ow.ly/XbVm50XuJZh
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The SDDOH released new data showing families participating in the state’s Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program experience significantly stronger early childhood health outcomes compared to the overall Medicaid population. View the full press release: ow.ly/3AvJ50Xt7Zp
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The SDDOH Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment. ow.ly/oBGM50Xm86g
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As we monitor the federal government shutdown, WIC will continue to provide all services including food benefits in November. Please visit sd.gov/wic for future updates.
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Department of Health retweeted
This episode of South Dakota Focus examines the challenges facing South Dakota’s first responders. Recruitment is slowed by training requirements, and retention is strained by burnout. Lawmakers consider early solutions during the final EMS interim committee meeting. Stream the latest episode of South Dakota Focus on Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. Passport: watch.sdpb.org/show/south-da… YouTube: youtu.be/NTjyIzvov1Q
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The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program continues to operate as normal. Read the full press release: ow.ly/xQSh50XfQPJ
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The South Dakota Department of Health is excited to announce the return of Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds for the 2025-2026 school year. View the full press release: ow.ly/p3VU50X7j4I
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