by jmason | Nov 30, 2025 | Health
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by jmason | Nov 20, 2025 | Health
In a significant stride toward combating the opioid epidemic plaguing communities across South Dakota, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) …
by jmason | Nov 20, 2025 | Health
Pierre, SD – Every year, November 20 marks a special day of observance: National Rural Health Day. This significant occasion, led by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), underscores the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural...
by jmason | Nov 5, 2025 | Health
In 2025, South Dakota experienced fewer West Nile Virus (WNV) cases than anticipated, marking a positive development in the state’s ongoing battle against this mosquito-borne ailment. The South Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 87 cases,...
by jmason | Nov 5, 2025 | Health
Sanford Health, a renowned nonprofit healthcare system, further strengthens its roots in South Dakota by acquiring Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Based in Watertown, South Dakota, Prairie Lakes comprises an 81-bed hospital, clinics, and outpatient facilities...
by jmason | Nov 1, 2025 | Health
As South Dakota grapples with the pressing issue of rehabilitating inmates suffering from substance abuse disorders, lawmakers are debating the potential uses of opioid settlement funds. Since 2020, a staggering 90% of inmates assessed at intake in the state’s...
