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Emily’s Hope hosting free documentary screening on the dangers of social media
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (308+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Emily's Hope Youth Prevention Coalition is hosting a free screening and panel of the Emmy-winning documentary Can't Look Away- The Case Against Social Media, on March 2, 2026. The documentary highlights the Social Media Victims Law Center's…...
Gov. Rhoden signs bill aimed at strengthening rural health care workforce
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (172+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Gov. Larry Rhoden signed HB 1043, which aims to boost efforts to recruit and retain health care professionals in rural South Dakota. Rhoden said supporting rural communities remains a priority. "Our rural communities are the heartbeat of South…...
Cardiovascular screenings encouraged during American Heart Month
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (121+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - February is American Heart Month, and Avera Health is encouraging cardiovascular screenings to help patients understand heart disease risk and potentially alert you to a condition that requires intervention. "Think of it like the dashboard…...
South Dakota Department of Health releases new fish consumption advisories
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (153+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Health, alongside the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources and Game, Fish & Parks, has finished its annual fish sampling program to assess fish consumption safety in state waters. "Our commitment to…...
Avera Health announces federal funds received to enhance cancer tech
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (161+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Avera Health has announced the federal appropriation of funds through the Labor Health and Human Services bill to enhance its cancer care technology. According to Avera Health, Senator Mike Rounds included a request of $10,175,000 in…...
Avera Medical Minute: Intermittent Fasting
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (107+ words) In this Avera Medical Minute, Anna Heronimus, who is a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist with Avera Sports, explains how to make the most of intermittent fasting. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where…...
After NAMIâs closure, where can families and people go for support?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For many years, families across South Dakota have relied on NAMI South Dakota to help provide resources and support for people who are experiencing difficult times. But with the recent dissolution of NAMI South Dakota,…...
After NAMI’s closure, where can families and people go for support?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For many years, families across South Dakota have relied on NAMI South Dakota to help provide resources and support for people who are experiencing difficult times. But with the recent dissolution of NAMI South Dakota,…...
âUnimaginable tragedyâ: Parents and their two children killed in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
1+ week, 4+ day ago (153+ words) OCALA, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - Two parents and their two children were found dead inside a Florida home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook that they responded to a home around…...
SDSU Cancer Awareness Game to impact patients around the world
1+ week, 6+ day ago (387+ words) BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In Brookings on Thursday, a women's basketball game brought the opportunity for a healthcare provider, national non-profit, and South Dakota State University to partner in the name of fighting cancer. This year's event was special. The…...