Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan to bolster the health and well-being of families across the state. The 2026–2030 plan, developed by the South Dakota Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, focuses on data-driven solutions to ensure every mother and infant in the state has the opportunity to thrive.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary as of February 11, 2026, providing a snapshot of how this winter’s respiratory season compares to previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health has released its latest influenza summary for the 2025-2026 season. As of February 4, 2026, state health data shows that while the flu remains active across the region, current figures for severe outcomes are trending below historical averages.

Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank/Brookings, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has issued a public alert following a confirmed case of measles in an adult resident of Grant County. Health officials warn that the individual visited several high-traffic locations in Milbank and Brookings while infectious late last month.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State health officials have confirmed the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-2026 season.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday that the state has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 to overhaul and strengthen rural healthcare systems.

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Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its influenza summary for the week ending November 8, 2025 (MMWR Week 45), indicating that the 2025-2026 flu season is currently underway.