South Dakota DOH News

South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force Five-Year Strategic Plan

The South Dakota Department of Health and Maternal and Infant Health Task Force released a five-year strategic plan (2026-2030) aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes statewide. The plan establishes three priority areas: postpartum care, safe sleep education, and systems of care to improve access and coordination. Key data from a 10-year review (2015-2024) of pregnancy-associated and infant deaths informed the plan's strategies.

South Dakota Department of Health Updates Fish Consumption Advisory

The South Dakota Department of Health has updated its fish consumption advisory list to include Lake Louise for Largemouth Bass, based on recent sampling data. This update provides consumers with current information to make informed decisions about eating locally caught fish.

South Dakota Rural Health Transformation RFPs - Round 2

The State of South Dakota has launched the second round of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for its Rural Health Transformation initiative. These RFPs focus on digital health modernization, care coordination, and project management, with specific opportunities in doula workforce advancement, maternal health assessment, and rural health training.

South Dakota Rural Health Transformation RFPs Released

The State of South Dakota has released the first round of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for its Rural Health Transformation initiative. These RFPs aim to strengthen rural healthcare systems through digital health modernization, coordinated care, and project management, with funding provided by HB 1044.

South Dakota DOH Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories

The South Dakota Department of Health, in collaboration with other state agencies, has issued new fish consumption advisories for 2026 based on comprehensive sampling. These advisories are primarily related to mercury concentrations in specific fish species from various lakes across the state.

Public Health Notice: Potential Measles Exposure in Milbank and Brookings

The South Dakota Department of Health has issued a public health notice regarding potential measles exposures in Milbank and Brookings. The notice details specific locations and times an individual with a confirmed measles infection visited while infectious.

South Dakota Reports First Two Flu Deaths of 2025-2026 Season

The South Dakota Department of Health has reported the first two influenza deaths of the 2025-2026 flu season. The notice reminds residents of preventative measures and recommends annual flu vaccinations.