South Dakota Public Health Association

05/26/2026

A day in public health looks different for everyone…
✅ Educating communities
✅ Responding to challenges
✅ Supporting healthier lives
No matter the role, every contribution matters.

To promote and protect the health of individuals, families, and communities in South Dakota.

05/26/2026

Ebola news!

Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak threatening 10 countries as infections spill from eastern Congo into Uganda.

05/25/2026

Sleep heath in adolescence.

Adolescents in a national cohort used smartphones an average of 50 minutes on school nights, mostly for social media, with about half using devices during midnight hours, raising concerns for sleep disruption.

https://ja.ma/4v8RJfi

05/24/2026

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh.

The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding?

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Justin Reinfeld, HIV Program Manager, for being recognized as the Division of Disease Prevention and Control Staff of the Quarter for Q1 2026. Justin was honored for his leadership and collaboration in strengthening HIV prevention, care coordination, provider education, and partnerships across South Dakota communities.

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

❤️As we reflect, we remain committed to protecting and strengthening the health of the communities they served.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Public health is more than a job—it’s a mission.🔥
🌟Every day, our workforce helps prevent disease, promote wellness, and protect communities. That impact reaches further than you can see.

05/22/2026

Screentime research!

Nighttime is consistently linked to later sleep onset and poorer sleep quality among youth, with repeated within-person studies confirming direct associations between evening phone use and sleep disruption. https://ja.ma/4doe82a

05/21/2026

✨ Big changes start with one small step.
Today is the perfect day to start something new, take a chance, or chase that idea you've been putting off.
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05/21/2026

AJPH Webinar!

We are excited to share the AJPH Student Think Tank’s upcoming webinar on “Reimagining a Public Health Workforce in the 21st Century.”

Join AJPH editors and the Student Think Tank on June 3, 2026 at 5 PM EST / 2 PM PST for an overview of the Call for Papers, editorial guidance, submission tips, and Q&A. Students, trainees, and early-career professionals are especially encouraged to attend!

Check out the flyer for the Zoom link and details.

05/21/2026

Press Release!

The State of South Dakota has selected three consultant organizations to support implementation and project management of several initiatives within the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation initiative.

View the full press release: https://ow.ly/jl1j50Z2RxE