Howard County Medical Center Receives Platinum Distinction
Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is proud to announce it has received Platinum Recognition, the highest level of distinction in the 2025 DoNation Campaign through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Regional West Medical Center Receives Gold Recognition for National Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Awareness
In recognition of its commitment to educate employees and the community about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation while encouraging donor registration, Regional West Medical Center has achieved Gold recognition status in the 2025 DoNation campaign.
$100,000 HRSA Grant to Establish a Network of Behavior Analysts in South Dakota
The South Dakota Behavior Analyst Network Development (BAND) grant, in the amount of $100,000, will create a program that works closely with the USD Applied Behavior Analyst Program and its director, Ryan Groeneweg, Ed.S., BCBA, to establish a committee tasked with developing a statewide network focused on increasing behavior analyst support, especially within rural health care settings.
USD Division of Health Affairs Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Boost Telehealth Workforce Training
The USD School of Health Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Department of Psychology are working together to establish infrastructure and talent to support the telehealth collaborative, which will allow for expanded services offered at spoke sites without the need for travel by the patient or care provider.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Honored for Its Impact on Organ Donation Advocacy
Live On Nebraska recently honored Mary Lanning Healthcare for its role in the 2024 DoNation campaign through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Avera Receives $5.4 Million Grant To Improve Maternal And Infant Health
Avera Research Institute has received a five-year, $5.4 million grant through the federal Healthy Start initiative to reduce infant mortality through services that foster healthy pregnancy and continued support after childbirth.
University Of South Dakota Nursing, Grant Dollars Prepare South Dakota Nurses
South Dakota’s nursing workforce is seeing results from federal dollars allotted to the state and administered through the University of South Dakota Department of Nursing, fulfilling its purpose in the implementation of the federal grants.
SDAHO Begins Work On Rural Network Development Workforce Grant
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to welcome Lindsay Stroman, Workforce Development Coordinator for the association.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Honored For Role In Organ Donation
Live On Nebraska recently honored Mary Lanning Healthcare with Gold Recognition for its role in organ donation and participation in a national campaign on organ, eye and tissue donation.
CHI Health St. Francis Receives State’s Only Platinum Recognition For Organ Donation Awareness
CHI Health St. Francis has been recognized for achieving platinum recognition — the highest level of recognition — for the national 2023 DoNation campaign. St. Francis was the only hospital in the state to be honored with platinum status for saving and improving lives.
University Of South Dakota Nursing Gets $1 Million Human Resources And Services Administration Grant to Grow South Dakota Nursing Workforce
Two leaders of the University of South Dakota's Department of Nursing have garnered a substantial grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurses in rural and underserved areas in South Dakota.
Avera Receives Grant Funding To Improve Future Maternal Outcomes
Avera is one of four recipients nationwide to receive the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program funding, otherwise known as RMOMS, awarded by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Huron Regional Medical Center To Partner With South Dakota State University And Regional Affiliates For $1.5M BREATHE-SD Project
In partnership with South Dakota State University (SDSU), Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) and Northern Plains Health Network (NPHN) affiliate hospitals in Madison and Brookings were awarded a grant of more than $1.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will fund a project entitled BREATHE-SD, which aims to bring respiratory therapy education and public health opportunities to rural facilities and the communities they serve.
Huron Regional Medical Center To Partner With South Dakota State University And Regional Affiliates For $1.545M BREATHE-SD Project
In partnership with South Dakota State University (SDSU), Huron Regional Medical Center and Northern Plains Health Network (NPHN) affiliate hospitals in Madison and Brookings were awarded a grant of over $1.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will fund a project entitled BREATHE-SD, which aims to bring respiratory therapy education and public health opportunities to rural facilities and the communities they serve.