AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoRural Health Watch: A $50B Rural Health Transformation Program is facing calls for more transparency, with groups warning that slow public records and limited proactive reporting could make it harder to spot fraud and measure what’s working. EMS & Access: South Dakota’s Emergency Medical Services Funding Task Force meets Aug. 24 to review ambulance fee schedules, billing practices, regionalization, and local EMS needs. Youth Mental Health: As school starts, South Dakota is highlighting back-to-school stress and youth suicide risk, noting nearly 9% of students missed school due to feeling unsafe. Substance Use Prevention: The State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention (STOMP) Summit is set for Sept. 10-11 in Pierre, bringing together recovery voices, prevention partners, and law enforcement. Care Planning: SDSU Extension will host a free Sept. 1 webinar on “Organize This” to help families prepare for caregiving and end-of-life decisions. Flu Shots Made Easier: Hy-Vee Pharmacy is offering 2026-2027 flu vaccines with no appointment needed at eligible locations in South Dakota. Parkinson’s Support: Step Big Walk events are planned Aug. 22 in five cities to raise funds for Parkinson’s education and wellness programs in-state.
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