AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiabetes Support: The Falls in Sioux Falls and Rapid City’s Dinosaur Park dinosaur will glow blue for World Diabetes Day. The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition also offers free monthly virtual education sessions; Brookings Health System will host a free diabetes fair Nov. 17 with education and health services. Medical Cannabis: The DEA has registered more than 900 dispensaries across seven states, including South Dakota, under a new federal system. The registrations could ease tax burdens for qualifying businesses, but state licenses alone do not guarantee approval. Child Safety: Sioux Falls nonprofit Call to Freedom is offering parents and caregivers free online training on recognizing exploitation risks and protecting children. Rural Health Policy: South Dakota voters are weighing Medicaid expansion tied to a 90% federal match, a decision with potential consequences for access to care across the state. Mental Health: West River Mental Health is taking oversight of adolescent crisis care in the Black Hills, with services available to young people facing urgent mental health challenges.
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