Rural Health & Research: The NIH awarded $11.09M over five years to create the South Dakota Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Research (SD-ACT), a statewide partnership led by Avera Research Institute, South Dakota State University, and USD Sanford School of Medicine to speed up prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Behavioral Health Funding: South Dakota announced $13M in behavioral health grants to expand rural mental health and substance-use services, including mobile crisis support. Drug Safety: Federal officials warn of highly potent fentanyl analogues like carfentanil, fluorofentanyl, and methylfentanyl, tied to thousands of overdose deaths since 2023—urging faster recognition by first responders and clinicians. Prescription Costs: Michigan AG Nessel (and other states) urged consumers to check eligibility and file claims in a multistate settlement over inflated generic drug prices. Health Care Affordability: The Trump administration began mailing $500 “Obamacare” refund checks to nearly 1M Americans in 30 states who paid full premiums without subsidies. Local Health Policy: Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee reviewed a new AI policy for city staff, focusing on safe use and accountability. Public Health Reminder: New research highlights that only 60% of liver transplant recipients are vaccinated against hepatitis B, leaving many at risk. Crash Response: Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 212; one person was transported for treatment.