Food Assistance Watch: SNAP enrollment dropped sharply nationwide, with about 5 million fewer people receiving benefits than early 2025, and several states in the South and West seeing double-digit declines. Maternal Care Access: A new look at “maternity deserts” says shrinking birth options aren’t accidents—South Dakota is cited as having many counties without local obstetric services. Pediatric Mental Health: South Dakota’s Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and USD’s BEAM-SD initiative received funding to expand behavioral health support for rural and frontier families. Caregiver Safety: Dementia caregivers are urged to reduce home hazards and organize key medical info as mobility, senses, and judgment decline. Local Health & Wellness: A HealthWatch segment breaks down bunions vs. big-toe arthritis and why getting the right diagnosis matters. Community Health Funding: Monument Health’s Golden Guitars Gala raised a record $781,250 for Children’s Miracle Network in the Black Hills. Health Systems: Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen joined a national conference on the hospital of tomorrow, focusing on connecting care and workforce needs. Public Health Alerts: A frozen meatloaf recall warns of undeclared soy allergen in products shipped to South Dakota. Legal Aid Under Pressure: Dakota Plains Legal Services reports a $176,000 deficit affecting staffing and services for low-income residents. Rural Health Reality Check: Rural dialysis clinic closures in the region are forcing patients to drive hours for life-saving care.