Department of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County. View the full press release: ow.ly/kNmf50ZbZwW

The State of South Dakota has selected two consultant organizations to support implementation and project management of several initiatives within the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation initiative. View the full press release: ow.ly/jl1j50Z2RxE

Today, the SDDOH and the South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force announced the release of a new five-year strategic plan (2026–2030) aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants across the state. ow.ly/On6n50YAFqZ

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has updated its online Fish Consumption Advisory list to include Lake Louise (Hand County) for Largemouth Bass following a recent review of sampling data. View full press release: ow.ly/C0wH50YwzjX

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP) View the full press release: ow.ly/KXOr50YoR5I

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released its first round of Request for Proposals (RFP). View the full press release: ow.ly/asb550YlSNn

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP), has completed its annual fish collection and sampling program. View the full press release: ow.ly/xgSn50Yl351

The Department of Health is notifying the public of potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings. View the full press release: ow.ly/rfOj50Y91IN

Exciting News! The 2025 South Dakota Department of Health Annual Report is now available. Dive into the latest health insights, achievements, and initiatives. View the full report on our website: ow.ly/WrHv50XU3b0

The Department of Health is reporting the first two influenza deaths of the 2025 - 2026 season, both Minnehaha County residents in the >64-year age group. View the full press release: ow.ly/kW0250XQLGz

The South Dakota Department of Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, South Dakota. View the full press release: ow.ly/tX6050XL9mg

The Aberdeen and Mobridge Department of Health offices will be closed for the remainder of today. Our teams will continue to work remotely. If you need assistance, please contact your local office by phone or use our online resources at doh.sd.gov.

Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) are proud to join organizations and communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, 2025. View the full press release: ow.ly/XbVm50XuJZh

The SDDOH released new data showing families participating in the state’s Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program experience significantly stronger early childhood health outcomes compared to the overall Medicaid population. View the full press release: ow.ly/3AvJ50Xt7Zp

The SDDOH Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment. ow.ly/oBGM50Xm86g

As we monitor the federal government shutdown, WIC will continue to provide all services including food benefits in November. Please visit sd.gov/wic for future updates.

This episode of South Dakota Focus examines the challenges facing South Dakota’s first responders. Recruitment is slowed by training requirements, and retention is strained by burnout. Lawmakers consider early solutions during the final EMS interim committee meeting. Stream the latest episode of South Dakota Focus on Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. Passport: watch.sdpb.org/show/south-dak… YouTube: youtu.be/NTjyIzvov1Q

The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program continues to operate as normal. Read the full press release: ow.ly/xQSh50XfQPJ

The South Dakota Department of Health is excited to announce the return of Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds for the 2025-2026 school year. View the full press release: ow.ly/p3VU50X7j4I

South Dakota’s health information exchange, Health Link, is excited to announce that this year’s Fall Forum will take place in a new format.  View the full press release: ow.ly/R2jl50WWNwS