SWO_Community Health Education

03/16/2026

Exciting News!

Join us for the upcoming Young Child Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 25th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the WWKMHCC IHS Rotunda! This event is a great opportunity for families to access vital health resources for young children.

We’ll be providing food for all attendees!
Plus, there will be incentives offered after participation!

What to expect:
- Immunization updates
- Health education
- Local health resources
- Fluoride treatments

Don’t miss out on this chance to support your child's health and well-being! See you there!

03/13/2026

Recent update for Sisseton IHS

03/06/2026

CHE Office will be Closed Today from 8am-3pm for our annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event.

We encourage you to come out and join us!

03/02/2026

This month we spread awareness on Colorectal Cancer! Here is our March Calendar🍀💩

03/02/2026

📣Community Health Education will be hosting a wear blue day event in light of colorectal cancer awareness month!
Please join us this Friday, March 6th in the admin. building rotunda
from 10am-1pm!

02/26/2026

We had so much fun this day teaching the little ones about heart health, they all thought the red blood cells were candy/donuts/pizza, and the dark red blood cells were burnt pizza/chocolate red donuts ☺️

02/25/2026

CHE is closed TODAY for outreach education. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

02/23/2026

Happy Monday!
Here is our updated car seat program list, make sure to call and schedule an appointment beforehand ☺️

02/20/2026

📣DEADLINE APPROACHING!
If you are interested in a career within the health care field please apply to our Summer Student Extern Program!
Applications DUE February 27th, 2026.

Placement Sites Include:
- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Program, Agency Village, SD
Available Worksites:
-Sisseton IHS: Behavioral Health, Lab, Dental, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Administration.
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Asniyapi Field Health Clinic, Dakotah Pride Treatment Center, Native Connections, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Community Health Education.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the health field! For more information or to apply, stop by our office to pick up an application, or contact us at 605-742-3651 or email WahleahW@swo-nsn.gov.

The Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Community Health Education Program is thrilled to announce our next Summer Student Extern Program (SSEP) 2026!

Are you a college student pursuing a degree in the health field? This program is tailor-made for you! The SSEP offers hands-on work experience, allowing you to develop your skills and competence in a health care setting. As an extern, you’ll have the chance to work up to 400 hours during the summer of 2026.

Placement Sites Include:
- Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, Sisseton, SD
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Program, Agency Village, SD

Available Worksites:
-Sisseton IHS: Behavioral Health, Lab, Dental, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Administration.
- Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate: Asniyapi Field Health Clinic, Dakotah Pride Treatment Center, Native Connections, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program, and Community Health Education.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the health field! For more information or to apply, stop by our office to pick up an application, or contact us at 605-742-3651 or email WahleahW@swo-nsn.gov.

02/18/2026

Good Morning Oyate it’s February 18th
SWO Offices are Closed today due to the Weather Conditions. SWO will reopen Thursday February 19th.
Current..West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Anticipated ..Snow and widespread blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country causing potential hazardous conditions.