Access Health

Access Health, operated by Rural Health Care, Inc., consists of thirteen community based health centers in South Dakota and South Eastern Minnesota.

Rural Health Care, Inc. operates community health centers throughout central South Dakota. We have clinics in Ft. Pierre, Highmore, Onida, Murdo, Gettysburg, and Presho. We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurances. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. You may qualify for the sliding fee based on your income and size of your family.

12/11/2025

Due to no travel advisory and icy road conditions, Access Health Fort Pierre, Presho, and Murdo clinics will have delayed opening at 9am today (12/11/25)

12/09/2025

Due to weather, Access Health Worthington will close at 5:00pm today (Tuesday 12/9/25)

12/03/2025

Access Health is excited to welcome Marissa Turner, CNP to our Fort Pierre, SD location.

Marissa, and the team at Access Health provide primary health care services for both new and established patients of all ages.

Access Health – Fort Pierre is a full service primary care clinic providing both chronic and acute care services. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available.

Please call 605-223-2200 to make an appointment with Marissa.

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11/28/2025

Due to adverse weather forecast, Access Health Worthington will close at 5pm today (Friday 11/28/25) with no Acute Care this evening and will remain closed on Saturday 11/29/25. Weather-permitting, Acute Care will re-open on Sunday 11/30/25 at 11am. Please watch local news outlets and here for updates.

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Access Health! 🍁🦃

Today, we pause to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for—especially the caregivers, families, and community members who make our work so meaningful.

May your day be filled with warmth, connection, and gratitude. Whether you're gathering with loved ones or lending a helping hand, know that your kindness and care make a lasting impact.

From all of us at Access Health, we wish you a safe, joyful, and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/25/2025

🌟 November is National Caregiver Month 🌟

At Access Health, we honor the incredible dedication of caregivers—those who selflessly support loved ones through health challenges, aging, and daily needs. Your compassion and resilience make a world of difference.

💬 Need support? You're not alone.
The Caregiver Help Desk is here for you. Whether you’re navigating complex care decisions or simply need someone to talk to, trained caregiving experts are just a call or click away.

📞 Connect with the Caregiver Help Desk for free, confidential guidance and resources tailored to your journey.

👉 Learn more and get support: 855.227.3640 or visit CaregiverAction.org

Let’s celebrate caregivers this month—and every month. 💙

11/20/2025

💙 To the more than 63 million family caregivers across the U.S.—thank you. 💙

Your compassion, strength, and dedication make all the difference. This , Access Health is proud to join Caregiver Action Network in celebrating YOU and making sure you have the support you need to thrive.

🧩 This year’s theme is —because caregivers deserve connection, resources, and real-time help.

🔗 Visit NFCmonth.org to explore tools, support, and the Caregiver Help Desk, where experts are ready to assist you.

11/12/2025

👩‍⚕️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family caregivers work tirelessly every day to support their loved ones—and they deserve support too.

This , Access Health is proud to stand with our friends at Caregiver Action Network to make sure caregivers have the tools, resources, and encouragement they need.

🔌 Let’s and uplift those who give so much of themselves.

Explore support at 👉 NFCmonth.org

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day

Today, Access Health proudly pauses to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us deeply.

To every veteran—thank you. Thank you for your service, your strength, and your dedication. We recognize the sacrifices you and your families have made, and we are forever grateful.

At Access Health, we believe that honoring veterans goes beyond words. It means supporting their health, well-being, and future. We remain committed to serving those who have served us.

Let us all take a moment today to reflect, appreciate, and reach out to the veterans in our lives. Your legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy every day.

11/08/2025

🚨 Be Prepared. Save a Life. 🚨

Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere — even at work. That’s why we’re encouraging all businesses to keep a naloxone kit on hand as part of their emergency response plan.

Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a safe, easy-to-use medication that can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Having it available in your workplace first aid kit could be the difference between life and death.

✅ Simple training resources for staff
✅ Peace of mind for your team

📦 Request a naloxone kit from Emily's Hope for your business today: https://airtable.com/appPcDgbujBiTblWD/pagzmlYivGm7KI8ov/form

Let’s make our workplaces Respond Ready. 💼💊

11/05/2025

💙 November is National Family Caregivers Month 💙

Access Health proudly honors the caregivers in our communities—those who give their time, energy, and love to support family, friends, and neighbors in need. Your dedication is the backbone of compassionate care.

🗣️ “Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” — Tia Walker, The Inspired Caregiver

This year, we're joining forces with Caregiver Action Network Network in helping our nation's family caregivers —connecting caregivers to support, tools, and community. Visit NFCmonth.org to learn more!

To every caregiver: we see you, we appreciate you, and we support you. Thank you for all that you do.

10/29/2025

Every woman deserves access to preventive care that could save her life. That’s why community health centers can connect you with affordable, high-quality breast cancer screening services.

If you’re unsure about when to get screened or what your risk is, don’t wait. Make an appointment with your provider to have that conversation.

Did you know?

🔸 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.
🔸 Risk increases with age, especially after 50.
🔸 Lifestyle factors like obesity, alcohol use, and inactivity can raise risk.

Access Health encourages everyone to learn their personal risk and take preventive steps.

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202 Island Drive, Suite 1
Fort Pierre, SD
57532

Telephone

+16052232200

Website

http://www.accesshealth.net/

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Rural Health Care, Inc. operates community health centers throughout central South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. We have clinics in Ft. Pierre, Highmore, Onida, Murdo, Gettysburg, Presho, Kennebec, and Chamberlain in SD, and Worthington in MN. We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most other insurances. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. You may qualify for the sliding fee based on your income and size of your family.