SLM Consulting, LLC

09/23/2025

A recent poll by KFF found interesting key takeaways on Americans consuming health information through social media. While over half of the adults surveyed (55%) admit to using social media to find health information, the survey found the overall trust levels to be low.

Read more at https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-information-and-trust-tracking-poll-health-information-and-advice-on-social-media.

09/17/2025

We have had the opportunity to attend the Tribal Opioid Response & Preventing Youth Overdose Opioid Summit sponsored by the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board with my colleague Minga Vargas with University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences We had the opportunity to about the importance of indigenous traditions and culture to inform public health practice.

“Solutions are not in the pharmacy…they are in the communities” - Dr. Donald Warne, MD, MPH (Oglala Lakota)

09/17/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder of the importance of supporting health and wellness at all ages. Health is a lifelong journey. That’s why SLM Consulting is passionate about health equity and ensuring all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities to support healthy aging.

Learn more about Healthy Aging Month at https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-aging/about-healthy-aging.

09/11/2025

On this day of remembrance, SLM Consulting is taking time to honor and remember the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001.

09/10/2025

On this World Su***de Prevention Day and always, it’s important to remember that every conversation counts and help is available.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. For more su***de prevention resources, check out https://afsp.org/su***de-prevention-resources.

08/31/2025

Today, the world recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day. Today and everyday, it’s important that we take action to save lives through overdose prevention solutions, community efforts, policy, and comprehensive health care.

Learn more at https://www.overdoseday.com.

08/28/2025

John W. Moran’s paper titled, “AI Can Be a Useful Quality Improvement Team Member” studies artificial intelligence (AI) and the how it supports quality improvement efforts through idea creation, strategic planning, and offering new insights to drive innovation and improve problem-solving and analysis in health departments.

Read Moran’s article at https://phf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-Can-Be-A-Useful-Quality-Improvement-Team-Member-FINAL.pdf.

08/28/2025

Here is an opportunity to chime in about rural health ideas in South Dakota. Take some time to share your input.

The State of South Dakota is seeking input for concepts to be included in the state’s Rural Health Transformation plan.

The State is seeking RFIs (requests for information) that are innovative and have a long-lasting impact on rural communities, rural providers, and the health of rural South Dakotans.

🔗 https://www.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=1bca05f2472fa610237fbd51026d437c

08/26/2025

To ensure public health programs and practices are meeting the needs of populations, we must be intentional about engaging people with lived and living experiences.

An assessment tool and resource guide titled “Engaging People with Lived Experience of
Inequity: Assessment Tool & Resource Guide” offers practical tools and strategies designed to provide necessary support for meaningful community engagement.

View the resource at https://www.ihi.org/sites/default/files/100MLives_EngagingPeopleWithLivedExperienceInequity_AssessmentToolResourceGuide.pdf.

08/21/2025

Does your organization, project, or initiative need strategic planning support?

At SLM Consulting, we partner with local, state, and regional public health agencies and community-based organizations to guide strategic planning and priority setting, helping you achieve short-term, intermediate, and long-term outcomes.

With the changing public health landscape, contact us to help you plan for the future!
Phone: 605-890-0277
Email: sandra@slmconsultingllc.com

08/18/2025

This month’s SLM Consulting Contractor Spotlight is Nicole Reuland, MPH, RDH!

Nicole has worked with SLM Consulting since 2022, as an MPH student and now contractor. She lends her skills to support SLM Consulting projects through data entry, collection, analysis, health communication, and critical review of literature.

When Nicole is not working with SLM Consulting, she works as a Dental Hygienist at Neighborhood Dental in Yankton, South Dakota. She is using her experience in oral health and public health to help advance public health.

Thank you, Nicole, for all you do for SLM Consulting and our clients!

08/14/2025

Immunizations are one of the most effective tools for preventing disease, reducing health disparities, and strengthening community resilience. This National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), let’s help raise awareness and educate others on the importance of vaccinations for all.

Learn more about NIAM at https://www.aai.org/About/National-Immunization-Awareness-Month.