Monument Health Awarded Grants to Expand Rural Care Access
Monument Health has been awarded two grants through South Dakota's Rural Health Transformation Project, state funding aimed at strengthening access, quality, and long-term sustainability of rural health care. The grants will support Care Connect and the Telemed Transfer Center, two initiatives designed to bring more timely, specialized care to patients across Monument Health's rural and frontier service area.
South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates Success of Restructured Community Health Services
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) restructured its community health services in September 2023. One year later, the results are evident in statistics and personal stories, as public health nurses and WIC staff dedicate more time to their areas of expertise…
Workforce Wellness: How South Dakota is Healing its Rural Healthcare Gap
Across South Dakota, from the biggest cities to the smallest towns, a healthcare workforce crisis continues to unfold. But thanks so some innovative state programs, there are success stories...
Avel Ecare EMS Telemedicine Leaders Honored With South Dakota Governor’s Award For Heroism
Avel eCare board-certified emergency physician Dr. Katie DeJong and registered nurse Casie Hunter were among those honored during South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State address on January 9, 2024.
Horizon Health Care Recognized For Expanding Family Planning Services
Horizon Health Care received the Partner in Health Award from the South Dakota Department of Health, particularly for their efforts surrounding Family Planning.
South Dakota Department Of Health And SDAHO Provide Hope For Opioid Use Disorders Through ED Toolkit
In South Dakota, where opioid related deaths have increased 105% from 2012 to 2021, emergency rooms are locations where patients seek help when an overdose has occurred.
High School Students Learn About Health Career Opportunities At University Of South Dakota’s Scrubs Camp
High school students from the area will discover a world of career opportunities in health sciences during Scrubs Camp at the University of South Dakota on Tuesday, March 7.
Music & Memory: SDFMC Program Explores the Connection
Grant funds from the South Dakota Department of Health have enabled the SDFMC to distribute mp3 players and laptops to dozens of participating nursing homes and train staff to become "music detectives", developing personalized playlists for residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other types of memory loss.