South Dakota Public Health Association

08/26/2025

Potential AI use that could speed up identification and diagnosis!

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08/26/2025

RSV season is right around the corner!

New MMWR with first season data of RSV immunization product availability show efforts are needed to increase infant RSV protection. Learn more here about the 2023-2024 Immunization Information Systems (IIS) data that provides state-specific estimates of infants who were immunized and when they were immunized against RSV: http://bit.ly/4mmX12t

08/26/2025

Telephone town hall for rural health !

NRHA is participating in a rural health telephone town hall covering the impact of Medicaid cuts at 8 p.m. CDT Aug. 26 that can be accessed at that time by calling 800-631-4291.

08/26/2025

Community health workforce is strong!

We're thrilled to spotlight the incredible work of the Community Health Workers Collaborative of South Dakota! Since their inception in 2015, these dedicated individuals have been at the forefront of whole-person healthcare. By partnering with numerous agencies, they've become vital bridges between patients and critical social services/healthcare.

Embedded within the communities they serve; our Community Health Workers are essential in addressing the diverse needs of patients across all areas. Their commitment and impact are truly inspiring!

View CHW Success Stories: https://ow.ly/KbBC50WxAko

08/22/2025

Interesting read!

Holden Thorp, PhD, top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors, the power of well-told stories, and the value of admitting error.

08/21/2025

Immunize South Dakota!

08/20/2025

Very interesting read!

In a new “Beyond the Data” column, KFF’s President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman analyzes years of KFF polling on vaccines in light of the current controversies about them.

The real problem, he says, is not lack of public confidence in the safety of vaccines — few say they are unsafe — it’s that polarization and misinformation have eroded confidence in what’s true or not, and in scientific institutions people used to rely on for the facts. https://on.kff.org/3HlGRaF

08/18/2025

Public health workforce highlight!

08/14/2025

A big announcement to help grow South Dakota healthcare!

The University of South Dakota has announced that the USD Sanford School of Medicine will move the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program from Vermillion to Sioux Falls starting in summer of 2027.

08/12/2025

⭐️Members of the SDPHA legislative committee (Sandi, Jenn, DenYelle & Britney) with Representative Rep. Dusty Johnson and staff today to discuss the power of public health. They discussed the importance of investing in public health infrastructure and workforce development, along with the priorities of SDPHA members.

08/10/2025

This is an excellent opportunity to boost the vaccine rates! .

Big news from Rapid City: Public Health Nursing staff have been approved to provide immunizations in Rapid City Area Schools. This is an important step forward in helping more students stay healthy and up to date on their vaccines.

Thank you to Kristi King for her continued advocacy and for connecting with families at North Middle School’s open house. We’re excited to begin planning school-based immunization clinics in Rapid City elementary and middle schools.

08/10/2025

MMWR Report!

This report describes six cases of Rocky Mountain ..