SD: Mental Health
Clock ticking on Medicare telehealth provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare patients …
SD health officials: 988 can handle a variety of crises
Since its rollout two years ago, South Dakota's Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has seen a slow but steady uptick in use, but the state says there are …
Report: Plateaued data on SD kids’ economic well-being ‘concerning’
South Dakota ranks well in the country for the economic well-being of its kids, according to a new study, but a ranking does not tell the whole story…
SD sends mixed messages on youth rights
A staggering 93% of transgender teens live in states that have either enacted or proposed laws that would restrict their rights - according to a new r…
Sioux Falls programs address rising homeless population
Homelessness in South Dakota may be down overall, but the state's urban areas are an exception. New programs in Sioux Falls aim to address it…
Experts spotlight youth mental health, suicide prevention
Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades and the surge has caught the attention of federal poli…
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sense of community at heart of anti-bullying messaging
This weekend marks the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Month. Those raising awareness hope schools in South Dakota and elsewhere work toward …
Community Health Centers Juggle Demand, Operational Headwinds
This week is National Health Center Week. The facilities help to close care gaps in underserved communities, and regional and national leaders hope …