Housing + Health Workforce: Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs is funding a $2.3 million share of a nearby subdivision that could add 48 affordable units for employees—aimed at easing a local housing shortage that’s driving up staffing costs and leaving the hospital with 19 open jobs as of May 29. Public Health + Safety: Rapid City’s Working Against Violence warns that homelessness risks spike in summer, especially heat and dehydration, and urges people to reach out early for shelter, case management, and help replacing key documents. Care Access + Community Support: AARP and United Way expand the 211 Caregiver Support Program into 10 more states, including South Dakota, to help family caregivers find free, confidential support. Eye Health Tip: A Prairie Doc reminder says repetitive eye rubbing can worsen keratoconus, especially for people with allergies or dryness—so treat the itch, don’t rub. Infectious Disease Watch: West Nile virus has been confirmed in Nebraska, with South Dakota already reporting its first case of the season last week. Local Health Events: Rapid City’s “Red, Blue, and You” blood drive (June 23–25) rebrands a longtime lifesaving effort and highlights a need for type O blood. Mental Health: A new mental health memo stresses that both too little and too much sleep can harm mood, focus, and motivation.