SD: Health
Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
Nursing homes get a boost from SD Legislature
Nursing homes across South Dakota will soon receive a boost in support, as part of the most recent legislative session. Facilities caring for …
Creating a supportive classroom for students with ASD
April is Autism Acceptance Month and as rates grow, support organizations in South Dakota hope more children on the spectrum get the tools they need …
Go for a walk and kick workplace sluggishness aside
Tomorrow is National Walking Day in the U.S., and in states like South Dakota, health experts and business leaders are trying to convince more people …
Community health centers get long-awaited funding lifeline
The bipartisan spending deal approved by Congress provides a boost to community health centers in South Dakota and around the country. The package of …
SD's Medicaid expansion becomes ensnared with work-requirement debate
As South Dakota continues to implement a Medicaid expansion approved by voters in 2022, controversy has emerged with some lawmakers seeking approval …
New data show disconnect in understanding heart disease risks
As American Heart Month gets underway this Thursday, experts are trying to create more awareness in South Dakota and elsewhere. But they're …
Navigating the holidays for families experiencing addiction
Celebrating the holiday season can be complicated for households with a loved one dealing with an addiction. A South Dakota expert said there are …
Caregiver support in SD likely to receive legislative focus next year
South Dakota's next legislative session is right around the corner, and lawmakers are expected to take a close look at recommendations for enhancing …
It takes a village, or a community, to respond to heart scares
Today is National Rural Health Day - and in South Dakota, some smaller communities are trying to become more "cardiac ready." Across rural America…
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …