SWO_Community Health Education

08/04/2025

We’re excited to announce the First Annual Early Childhood Conference — “Siceca Unkitawapi Icahwicunyapi ka Was’agwicunyapi” (Together We Strengthen and Raise Our Children) happening September 25–26, 2025 at the Dakota Magic Convention Center in Hankinson, ND!
This event is open to Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate early childhood programs, families of children enrolled in the early childhood programs, local preschools, any local daycare providers, and partner organizations that collaborate with our tribal programs. The conference is free to attend.

Topics include early brain development, child-led play, trauma-informed care, technology in the early years, cultural parenting practices, and more.

Featured keynote: Dr. Bruce Perry, author of What Happened to You?

View the full agenda and register now: https://ECIPconference.eventbrite.com

08/04/2025

The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Sisseton Middle School on Monday, August 18, for any incoming 6th-grade student or any other student needing to complete updated school vaccinations. Students transferring into grades 7-12 who have not attended a public school in South Dakota must also meet South Dakota school-based immunization requirements.
Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

08/04/2025

The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Westside Elementary School on Friday, August 8, for incoming kindergarten students or any students needing to catch up on immunizations. Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/

08/04/2025

Today we’re at Dakota Sioux in Watertown until 5pm. Otherwise any other day in the office you can pick up

07/28/2025

ICYMI: We've launched AICAF Sacred Circle, which is a safe, secure platform for you to build your own personalized support network! ❤️

Keep loved ones up-to-date on your cancer journey, share helpful resources, and more! It's totally free and takes minutes to sign up.

Get started at https://aicafsacredcircle.com now!

07/24/2025

🩺👩🏾‍⚕️Student Kenna stated "One of the main focuses here is medication assisted treatment for those with OUD and it is now something I'm passionate about. I think being a part of someone's journey to want to better themselves is amazing and soul-stirring." Here is an educational flyer she created.📝

07/23/2025

A good thing to save to your phone or have hanging up in your home!

~~Important information to know when you need to get in touch with your Patient Medical Care Team~~