South Dakota Department of Health

Mosquitos are more than a nuisance. They can also be a health hazard. We talk about the West Nile virus, from prevention to symptoms to 2023 case numbers.

Substance use comes with a lot of health risks. But there are lots of support and resources available in South Dakota.

Scott Lee explains what he does in his forensic laboratory ahead of his Discovery on Tap! presentation. It's different from what you may see on "CSI."

The South Dakota Department of Health says “prenatal care deserts” are contributing to a rise in the state’s infant mortality rate.

A shortage of generic prescription medications has been an issue in the United States since before the start of the pandemic. The sourcing of raw material production for medications spurred Gov. Kristi Noem to ask the state Health Department to find answers.

A Sanborn County resident contracted the season’s first human case of West Nile.

Due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued an air quality alert for the state on Thursday.

Gov. Kristi Noem has signed an executive order directing the Department of Health to investigate medication shortages in the state.

The 988 mental health hotlines have been in place nationwide for nearly a year now. Those behind the phones say they’re already seeing the effect of their work.

The building will host a dozen state agencies in one location, including the Department of Health, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Social Services.