Three Weeks to Go: Meet Butters and Recharge at SDAHO's Annual Convention
We're just three weeks away from SDAHO's 2026 Annual Convention, September 16–18 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center! If you haven't registered yet, now is the time to do so, and join us as we celebrate A Century Strong: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future.
Beyond Recruitment: Resources to Retain and Develop Your Workforce
Recruiting great employees is only the beginning. Keeping them engaged, supported and growing within your organization is just as important.
How Organizations Can Support Caregivers
Nearly 63 million Americans—almost 1 in 4 U.S. adults—provide unpaid care to a family member or friend with a complex medical condition or disability. Caregivers of adults alone provide an estimated 49.5 billion hours of unpaid care each year, valued at more than $1 trillion.
A Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault – Fifty Years of Change
Last month, from The SDAHO Vault we looked back at the first 25 years of the South Dakota Hospital Association, from its beginnings in 1926 through 1951. This month, we're opening the vault again and moving ahead 50 years — from 1952 to 2001.
SDAHO Offers New Team Registration for 100th Annual Convention
Consider SDAHO’s NEW Group Registration Package
If you haven’t registered for SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention yet, now is the perfect time—and this year there’s a new option that makes it even easier to invest in your team.
SDAHO's Michelle Jury Appointed to National Quality Measurement Committee
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Michelle Jury, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Clinical Improvement Consultant, has been appointed to the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) Endorsement and Maintenance Primary Prevention Committee—a prestigious national volunteer role that helps shape the future of health care quality measurement across the United States.
SDAHO Reveals 2026 Convention Sessions and Keynote Kyle Scheele
Are you waiting for more information on this year’s South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) 2026 Annual Convention, before registering? The wait is over! Not only is the 2026 Annual Convention Education Session Preview now available – we are excited to reveal this year’s opening keynote speaker!
South Dakota Health Care Rallies to Relocate Highmore Health Residents
Earlier this month, severe weather brought significant damage to the Highmore community, creating uncertainty for many residents—including those living at Highmore Health.
SDAHO LifeCircle Offers Hospice and Palliative Care Education Resources
Looking for an easy way to stay current on hospice and palliative care topics? The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ LifeCircle website features a dedicated Hospice Education section with a collection of trusted podcasts and blogs designed for busy healthcare professionals.
SDAHO Seeks Exhibitors and Sponsors for 100th Annual Convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for its 100th Annual Convention, taking place September 16–18, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
100 Years of Gathering: A Look Back at SDAHO Convention Locations
As SDAHO celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2026, we’re taking a look back at one of our longest-standing traditions—the Annual Convention.
SDAHO's 2026 Annual Convention Celebrates a Century of Healthcare
This year’s SDAHO Annual Convention is more than a conference—it’s a celebration of a century of collaboration, partnerships and innovation in South Dakota healthcare. As we commemorate our 100th Anniversary, we’re inviting health care professionals from across the state to come together for an event unlike any other.
South Dakota Workforce Resource Center Drives Healthcare Engagement
Some of the most valuable educational resources aren’t always the newest, they’re the ones that continue to make an impact.
SDAHO Advance Directive Training: A Resource Worth Revisiting
The South Dakota Health Care Workforce Resource Center continues to serve as a valuable resource for healthcare organizations seeking practical solutions to today’s workforce challenges.
Registration Opens for SDAHO's 100th Annual Convention in Sioux Falls
The countdown is on! Registration is now open for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ 100th Annual Convention, taking place September 16–18, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
The History of SDAHO's Distinguished Service Awards
As the calendar turns to summer, one important date is quickly approaching July 1, 2026. That is the deadline to submit nominations for SDAHO’s Distinguished Service Awards (DSA), and it is the perfect time to reflect on the long-standing tradition of recognizing the people who make health care in South Dakota exceptional.
10 Reasons to Attend the 2026 Rural Health Leaders Conference
The countdown is on! The 2026 Rural Health Leaders Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet. With a new location, fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and plenty of opportunities to connect, there are countless reasons to join us in Pierre.
A Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault — Raising Standards and Building a Stronger Future
As we continue our Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault series, the May installment brings together two important storylines from SDAHO’s history: the statewide effort to professionalize healthcare through the Basic Science Law of 1939, and the Association’s evolution as it entered its 15th year — a period marked by rising costs, wartime uncertainty, and the early development of health insurance in South Dakota.
Rural Initiatives: SDAHO Supporting Cardiac Ready Communities
The Rural Health Initiatives (RHI) team supports SDAHO members by securing external funding through grants and contracts that advance services in quality improvement, opioid stewardship, EMS, and workforce development.
SDAHO Rural Health Leaders Conference Expands Professional Development With ACHE Session
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) looks forward to welcoming attendees to the 2026 Rural Health Leaders Conference, June 24–25 at the Ramkota Convention Center in Pierre. This year’s theme, A Century Strong: Charting the Next Frontier of Rural Health, sets the stage for forward-looking conversations, meaningful collaboration, and practical strategies to strengthen rural healthcare.