Every Child Deserves A Bright Start
Alex Strauss Alex Strauss

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.  

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South Dakota Announces Next Generation Of EMS Services
Alex Strauss Alex Strauss

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.

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