by jmason | Jan 1, 2026 | Health
MITCHELL, SD — Attention is turning to South Dakota as the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-26 flu season are reported by the South Dakota Department of Health. Both individuals were residents of Minnehaha County, famous for its cultural and economic...
by jmason | Dec 30, 2025 | Health
In a state celebrated for its vast plains and the iconic Mount Rushmore, South Dakota faces a more sobering challenge—the high economic cost of excessive alcohol consumption, which significantly burdens its taxpayers. The state’s picturesque landscapes hide a...
by jmason | Dec 25, 2025 | Health
Sanford Health Revolutionizes Healthcare in South Dakota with New Orthopedic Tower Sanford Health, a cornerstone of medical innovation in South Dakota, is poised to set a new milestone with the opening of a state-of-the-art orthopedic hospital tower in Sioux Falls....
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Health
South Dakota, with its vast prairies and rich agricultural heritage, stands at the forefront of veterinary science, thanks largely to the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL). The ADRDL, integral to South Dakota’s efforts to maintain the...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Health
On December 22, 2025, Jackie Hendry of SDPB published an insightful analysis comparing South Dakota’s proposal for the Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program to other state initiatives nationwide. With $50 billion earmarked for...
by jmason | Dec 18, 2025 | Health
Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Rural South Dakota: A Journey Through Challenges and InnovationsReturning to my roots in South Dakota for the holidays presents a unique lens through which I perceive the dichotomy of healthcare accessibility between my home state and the...
