South Dakota resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: South Dakota Department of Health 2025 Annual Report

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:41:57 -0500

Describes activities and accomplishments of the South Dakota Department of Health. Includes sections on public health preparedness and response, rural health, emergency medical services, health information technology, family and community health, and licensure and accreditation. Features the strategic plan for 2025-2027. -- South Dakota Department of Health

News: Rural Radiology Technician Shortage Motivates New Technical College Program in Northeastern SD

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:10:26 -0500

Highlights the shortage of rural radiology technicians in South Dakota and plans to address the shortage through new technical college programs.

Funding opportunity: Delta Dental of South Dakota Dentist Loan Repayment for Service Program

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:18:11 -0500

Loan repayment assistance for new dentists in South Dakota who agree to serve a selected percentage of Medicaid-insured patients in their practice.

Event: 2026 South Dakota Indigenous and Integrative Health Summit

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Oacoma SD
September 29, 2026 -- South Dakota Department of Health

News: How a Rural Health Merger Brought More Care Closer to Home

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:05:20 -0500

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System merged in 2025, creating a rural health organization that serves Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This has improved recruiting and retention of staff and expanded access to care for underserved rural communities.

Event: 2026 South Dakota State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention Summit (STOMP)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pierre SD
September 10, 2026 -- South Dakota Department of Social Services

Resource: South Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program Initiative Summaries and Funding Resources

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:13:45 -0500

Lists funding opportunities available through the South Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement South Dakota's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Resource: South Dakota Helpline Center 211 Data

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:46:47 -0600

Interactive data dashboard covering needs identified in 211 calls in South Dakota since 2020. Includes data at the county level.

Resource: South Dakota Rural Obstetrical Workforce

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:14:39 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in South Dakota in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: South Dakota Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:10:46 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in South Dakota in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: South Dakota Rural Primary Care Workforce

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:08:08 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in South Dakota in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Funding opportunity: Dakota Direct Business Loan (DBL) Program

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:12:07 -0600

Direct loans for businesses in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana, including healthcare-related businesses, to be used for working capital, inventory, and equipment.

Resource: South Dakota Rural Health Transformation Project

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:39:36 -0600

Provides information on South Dakota's Rural Health Transformation Project. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes links to South Dakota's application narrative and summary, initiative summaries, and more. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Resource: South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2008-2024

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:22:18 -0500

Highlights the leading causes of death in American Indian communities in South Dakota from 2008 to 2024. Ranks causes, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke, among others, by year. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Resource: Suicide Surveillance Report, South Dakota

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:47:05 -0500

Illustrates South Dakota's current suicide rates and trends, and compares this data with national rates. Includes county data, method of suicide or self-injury by age and sex, and suicidal ideation by high school students. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Organization: Midwest CMS QIN-QIO

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:49:18 -0500

A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working to increase access to quality care, enhance care delivery, and optimize health outcomes in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington.

Resource: Addressing Rural Mental Health in the North Central Region

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:28:26 -0600

A recorded webinar that discusses a 4-H sponsored adult volunteer training mental health program from Wisconsin as well as a South Dakota needs assessment on farm stress and mental health. Transcript available below description. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Funding opportunity: Thematic Working Groups in the North Central Region

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:47:01 -0500

Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Funding opportunity: North Central Region Extension Collaboration and Implementation Grants

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:28:43 -0500

Funding for land grant institutions extension programs working to create resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness in rural areas of the North Central Region of the U.S. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Resource: American Indian Health Data Book Full Report Selected Health Concerns in South Dakota

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:42:28 -0500

Report details health and wellness data for American Indian communities in the South Dakota. Presents rates of infectious disease, cancer, and chronic disease, among other measures. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Resource: Loud and Clear: Improving Access to Hearing Care in Rural America

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:31:31 -0500

Discusses barriers to rural hearing care access and the importance of hearing conservation. Features a hearing clinic in South Dakota, a telehealth program in Alaska, and a nationally available agriculture safety program working to address rural hearing care. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center - Events Calendar

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:16:50 -0600

Lists the events, trainings, and webinars for the Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center. -- Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center

Resource: South Dakota's Regional Services Designation Ambulance System Study

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:16:56 -0600

Report offering analysis of stakeholder interviews and performance data of emergency medical service (EMS) in rural South Dakota. Discusses recruitment and retention of workforce, volunteerism, training, data analysis, telehealth, access, and more. Offers recommendations based on key findings and a timeline for implementation. -- South Dakota Department of Health

Organization: Mountain Plains Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:03:36 -0600

Offers resources, training, and technical assistance on rural opioid and stimulant misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Resource: National Rural Health Day and a Behavioral Health Community Star, with Tammy Norville and Jason Lillich

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:26:26 -0600

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Tammy Norville, National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) CEO, and Jason Lillich, Executive Director of Three Rivers Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center, a 2023 National Rural Health Day Community Star. Focuses on the origins of National Rural Health Day and the ongoing importance of behavioral health and substance use services for rural communities. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Funding opportunity: Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:47:19 -0500

Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds. -- South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services

Funding opportunity: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Fellows Program

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:21:25 -0500

Fellowships for faculty or staff from Land Grant Institutions to collaborate with NCRCRD staff on research and/or outreach projects that will enhance rural development in the North Central Region. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Organization: South Dakota Health Care Association

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:19:34 -0500

Supports long-term care organizations, facilities, and providers in South Dakota. Provides advocacy, professional education, and other supports for long-term care providers.

Resource: The Dakota 10: School Nutrition Success With Shared Services

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:33:36 -0500

Provides an overview of 10 rural school districts in South Dakota that created a shared services model to strengthen their nutrition programs. Describes the process of utilizing grant funds to build infrastructure and create plans that sustain a shared services model. -- No Kid Hungry

Resource: Exploring Health Insurance Coverage in the North Central Region at the Intersection of Location, Employment, Gender, Race, and Ethnicity

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:53:10 -0600

Provides data on health insurance coverage in North Central Region states. Includes rural versus urban coverage comparisons, further broken down by employment type and demographic variables. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development