Research Insight: Barriers to Sports Participation for Students with Multiple Marginalized Identities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People 2030 plan sets a national objective to increase youth sports participation from 50% to 63% over the next five years.
Department of Health Survey Finds Zero Deficiencies at Pioneer Memorial Laboratory
The South Dakota Department of Health recently cited no deficiencies at Pioneer Memorial Hospital and Health Services’ Laboratory.
Every Child Deserves A Bright Start
It’s hard enough to be a new mom. But add to that such challenges as financial difficulties, living miles from a clinic or hospital, substance abuse issues, and not having the resources or support you need…. that’s the situation many women in rural or tribal communities face.
South Dakota Announces Next Generation Of EMS Services
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce the launch of a new telehealth partnership between DOH, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Agencies, and Sioux Falls-based telemedicine provider, Avel eCare. This initiative will use telemedicine to transform the delivery of care provided to patients throughout the state. During the 2022 Legislative session, Governor Noem requested, and the South Dakota Legislature approved, three funding initiatives to infuse up to $20 million into EMS in South Dakota. Telemedicine in Motion is one of the three initiatives, with a budget of $1.7 million dollars. Avel eCare was selected after a nationwide Request for Proposals process.
Public Health Audit Shows Strength Of Pandemic Response, Vaccine Distribution; Identifies Opportunities To Improve Documentation
Today, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Division responded to the final report of an audit of the Department of Health conducted by the Office of the State Auditor that covered the biennium ending June 2021.