SWO_Community Health Education

02/20/2026

📣DEADLINE APPROACHING!
If you are interested in a career within the health care field please apply to our Summer Student Extern Program!
Applications DUE February 27th, 2026.

Placement Sites Include:
- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Program, Agency Village, SD
Available Worksites:
-Sisseton IHS: Behavioral Health, Lab, Dental, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Administration.
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Asniyapi Field Health Clinic, Dakotah Pride Treatment Center, Native Connections, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Community Health Education.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the health field! For more information or to apply, stop by our office to pick up an application, or contact us at 605-742-3651 or email WahleahW@swo-nsn.gov.

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Community Health Education Program is thrilled to announce our next Summer Student Extern Program (SSEP) 2026!

Are you a college student pursuing a degree in the health field? This program is tailor-made for you! The SSEP offers hands-on work experience, allowing you to develop your skills and competence in a health care setting. As an extern, you’ll have the chance to work up to 400 hours during the summer of 2026.

Placement Sites Include:
- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Program, Agency Village, SD

Available Worksites:
-Sisseton IHS: Behavioral Health, Lab, Dental, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Administration.
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Asniyapi Field Health Clinic, Dakotah Pride Treatment Center, Native Connections, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Community Health Education.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the health field! For more information or to apply, stop by our office to pick up an application, or contact us at 605-742-3651 or email WahleahW@swo-nsn.gov.

02/18/2026

Good Morning Oyate it’s February 18th
SWO Offices are Closed today due to the Weather Conditions. SWO will reopen Thursday February 19th.
Current..West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Anticipated ..Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country causing potential hazardous conditions.

02/13/2026

REMINDER

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02/09/2026

Measles Questions and Answers for Healthcare Providers

02/09/2026

CDC Information on MMR Vaccine:
Adults and teens should also be up to date on MMR vaccinations with either 1 or 2 doses (depending on risk factors); unless they have other presumptive evidence of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. MMR vaccination is especially important for healthcare professionals, international travelers, and other specific groups.

One dose of MMR vaccine, or other presumptive evidence of immunity, is sufficient for most adults. Providers generally do not need to actively screen adult patients for measles immunity in non-outbreak areas in the United States. After vaccination, it is also not necessary to test patients for antibodies to confirm immunity. There is no recommendation for a catch-up program among adults for a second dose of MMR (e.g., people born before 1989 or otherwise).

02/09/2026

Let’s keep our littlest Valentines riding rear-facing for as long as possible in a harness as snug as a hug.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

02/09/2026

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in Indigenous communities, yet many heart conditions are preventable. Taking steps like:

❤️ staying active,
❤️ eating nourishing foods,
❤️ managing stress, and
❤️ keeping up with regular checkups can make a powerful difference.

Listen to your body. Prioritize your heart health—not just this month, but every day. Together, we can build healthier hearts and stronger communities.



Azhe’é Bidziil - Strong Fathers Family Spirit Home Visiting Program Chinle - Center for Indigenous Health Shiprock - Center for Indigenous Health Johns Hopkins Center For Indigenous Health - Great Lakes Hub CIH Great Plains Hub

02/06/2026

Try out these steps to start prioritizing your heart health! 💖

During this Cancer Prevention and Heart Health month we're bringing you one healthy activity a week. 🧡

💪Let’s start with Activity #1:

✅Set a goal to honor your health and wellbeing.
🧠Take time to think about one way you can care for yourself, mind, body, or spirit.
🥕Eat nourishing foods
⛹️‍♀️Move your body
🧘‍♀️Prioritize rest and reflection
🫂Reconnect with community
...now write it down and make it your commitment this month! Check out our Wellbeing Goal Setting Worksheet to help you get started: https://americanindiancancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/prevention-policy-indigenous-wellbeing-worksheet.png