South Dakota Department of Health

Nearly 200 cities, tribes, and counties are receiving funds to aid in mosquito control measures and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.

The South Dakota Department of Health warns that stagnant water following flooding creates breeding grounds for mosquitos, a known carrier of West Nile Virus.

All bills approved by the state legislature that don’t include an emergency clause take effect July 1.

The state Department of Health has introduced the new guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children – or WIC – nutrition program.

The state Department of Health has the authority to raise the fee following the passage of Senate Bill 43 this session.

Cities, counties, and tribes can now apply for state grant funding to help their communities control mosquito populations.

The mobile clinic program provides services like immunizations, STD testing, developmental screenings, and other support for women, infants and children.

The state has revitalized its State Health Improvement Plan after being paused during the pandemic.

Earlier this year, the State of South Dakota settled a lawsuit with an LGBT+ advocacy group and issued a formal apology after pulling the group’s funding. Now, the group is putting that money to work.

The state Department of Health is warning healthcare practitioners of another scam.