South Dakota Public Health Association

South Dakota Public Health Association Member Association for Public Health Professionals

The South Dakota Public Health Association is the only trade association in South Dakota for public health professionals and has long been an outspoken voice on issues affecting the health of South Dakotans.

Press release!
11/18/2025

Press release!

The South Dakota Department of Health released new data showing families participating in the state’s Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting program experience significantly stronger early childhood health outcomes compared to the overall Medicaid population.

View the full press release: https://ow.ly/7vMN50Xt7Zq

Thursday!
11/17/2025

Thursday!

National Rural Health Day is next Thursday, Nov. 20! Follow along here to see how NRHA is celebrating the all week.

Podcast announcement!
11/17/2025

Podcast announcement!

Think you can’t change the public’s health? Shelley Hearn might convince you otherwise. Hear her take on advocacy, action and impact on The Nation’s Health Podcast: bit.ly/aphapodcast

Internship!
11/13/2025

Internship!

NOW HIRING: Chronic Disease Summer Intern in Pierre or Sioux Falls

For more details, https://ow.ly/mCKy50Xpq1G

11/11/2025
11/07/2025

Public Health Nurse Jody Spangenberg recently visited the Agar Blunt Onida School to provide a school-based flu clinic. As a former student, returning to the school is always meaningful. The school helped promote and organize the clinic by sharing information with families and collecting forms in advance, which supported a smooth and efficient process. Jody administered 32 flu vaccinations to students and staff, an increase from last year.

While there, several senior students shared their interest in nursing. Jody spoke with them about nursing career opportunities and the rewarding work of serving others through public health. The Department of Health appreciates partnerships with schools that help keep communities healthy and inspire future healthcare professionals.

"Honored to be selected to represent region 8 on the council of affiliates"..... Thanks, Shelby!
11/05/2025

"Honored to be selected to represent region 8 on the council of affiliates"..... Thanks, Shelby!

11/05/2025

Monday’s General Session addressed how to push back against an administration that shows a disregard for science and public health. 

11/04/2025

The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Lifespan Health has completed a comprehensive, year-long statewide needs assessment aimed at improving the health and well-being of South Dakota’s mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHN).

View full press release: https://ow.ly/qRa650Xm86f

Shelby M found some evidence of amazing South Dakota representation with APHA! 50years Tom Stenvig ! Congratulations!
11/02/2025

Shelby M found some evidence of amazing South Dakota representation with APHA! 50years Tom Stenvig ! Congratulations!

APHA Annual Meeting and Expo Shelby M !
11/02/2025

APHA Annual Meeting and Expo Shelby M !

Attention Students!
10/30/2025

Attention Students!

NOW HIRING: Summer Accreditation Intern in Sioux Falls

For more details, https://ow.ly/W3HB50XiZTI

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