South Dakota Public Health Association

03/04/2026

Abstract submissions due April 13th!

https://sdpha.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=507084

03/04/2026

Get your abstracts submitted by March 31st!

Submit an individual abstract or curate a session with 4-5 speakers. Session abstracts can focus on the same topic but not the same project.

Get your abstracts submitted by March 31st! https://apha.confex.com/apha/2026/phehp.htm

03/04/2026

South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) accepting proposals.

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released the next round of Request for Proposals (RFP)

View the full press release: https://ow.ly/bZ0P50YoR5G

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Climate change will affect population health. Learn more here!

03/02/2026

Q: How can rural hospitals turn obstacles into opportunities?

A: The American Heart Association’s Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator program provides three years of no-cost access to Get With The Guidelines programs, plus expert support and a national peer network to help rural hospitals overcome barriers and implement evidence-based care.

Enrollment is limited. Apply now: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ef3fa0cdc0e94bbc904f3dff442597bf

02/27/2026

What a great representation!

Happy Disability Awareness Day at the South Dakota Capitol!

Our Sam Duncan and Elizabeth Hassenplug are there representing our mission and advocating for inclusion, access, and opportunity for all. Be sure to stop by, say “Hi,” and learn more about how we’re working to strengthen and empower the disability community across South Dakota.

Let’s make our voices heard and celebrate the power of advocacy together! 

02/27/2026

Rural Health Transformation | Initiative 6
Medicaid Rural Health Access and Quality Grants

Strong rural healthcare depends on strong local providers. The Rural Health Transformation initiative provides grant funding to help rural hospitals and clinics strengthen operations, expand services, and build long-term sustainability so communities can continue to access quality care close to home.

Learn more: http://ruralhealthtransformation.sd.gov/

02/26/2026

Public health is stronger when we work together. SDPHA members get timely updates, legislative insights, and a statewide network to learn from and support each other.

Learn more about member benefits: https://sdpha.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=9&club_id=507084
Join SDPHA: https://sdpha.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=507084

02/26/2026

The State of South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiative has released its first round of Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on strengthening rural, tribal, and frontier health care systems through digital health modernization, coordinated delivery of care methods, and project management.

View the full press release: https://ow.ly/5OWp50YlSNp

02/25/2026

Looking Ahead: FY 2026 Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Preview Webinar. A webinar from the Rural Health Information Hub.

02/24/2026