AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSioux Falls Health Focus: Mayor Paul TenHaken, wrapping up his term, points to mental and physical health as a top priority for the city’s success. Community Support for Kids: Readiatrics’ 2026 book drive is set to end June 1 with donations supporting children served through the South Dakota Department of Health’s 16 western locations. Cystic Fibrosis Progress: Rapid City’s Great Strides walk marks 18 years, highlighting ongoing research and treatment advances for families living with cystic fibrosis. Indigenous Health Pipeline: A proposed Indigenous School of Medicine in Rapid City aims to boost Native physician numbers, blending culture and wellbeing into training. Rural Hospital Access: Bipartisan legislation would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five more years, including South Dakota hospitals in the program. ALS Tracking: New state-level ALS data estimates show South Dakota among the higher-incidence states (1.84 new cases per 100,000 from 2012–2019). Emergency Readiness: Custer Ambulance Service received a $10,000 grant to add a generator and keep 24/7 operations running during power outages. Abortion Pill Legal Fight: A federal lawsuit challenges South Dakota’s HB 1274, arguing it violates free speech and seeks an injunction before the July start date.
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