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Medicine & Health
USD Division of Health Affairs Awarded $1.1 Million to Train Health Care Workforce in Telehealth
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Sep 12, 2024
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Hosts National Expert on Child Health and Well-Being
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s WIC Community Innovation and Outreach grant, the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) at the University of South Dakota will host Jennifer Weber, MPH, RD, a national expert on child health, nutrition and well-being, at a variety of events.
Oct 29, 2024
$100,000 HRSA Grant Will Establish Network of Behavior Analysts in South Dakota
The University of South Dakota has received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to address and increase access to behavioral care for rural South Dakotans.
Sep 26, 2024
Near Record Number of South Dakotans to be Trained on Child Abuse Prevention
With more than 500 South Dakotans attending, the 24th annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference will begin on Oct. 3 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Jun 27, 2024
USD’s RN to BSN Courses Delivered in Eight-Week Rotations, Students Finish in 16 Months
Working registered nurses (RN) can earn an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in just 16 months with the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences’ new eight-week course rotation.
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Alumni
Brock Rops Receives South Dakota Office of Rural Health Award
The South Dakota Office of Rural Health has announced that Brock Rops has been named recipient of the South Dakota Office of Rural Health Community Star award.
The Magic of Starting Over: Alumnus Dave Hobler Creates Scholarship Reflective of His Experiences
"When you’re handed lemons, you need to figure out how to make lemonade."
Students Advance Education in State’s Largest City at USD – Sioux Falls
University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls students are taking advantage of the high-quality, affordable education and small class sizes offered at the university’s Sioux Falls campus.
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115 South Dakota HOSA Students Represent the State at Largest International Leadership Conference to Date
Summary: The South Dakota chapter of HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA) represented the state in commendable fashion with students and advisors attending the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) held in Houston, Texas, in June. 155 attendees went to the ILC, 115 of whom were students who each qualified in their respective competitions at the state conference.
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Nursing Student Follows Passion for Rural Health Care, Receives Support From USD and Avera
Summary: After changing his major from engineering to nursing, Dalten Bremer knew he wanted to work in a rural setting. His time at the University of South Dakota has only solidified his passion for serving a rural community.
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USD's Department of Social Work Names 'Inspiring Social Worker of the Year' at Inaugural Mental Health Conference
Summary: The Department of Social Work at the University of South Dakota bestowed an award to an exemplary mental health professional at its inaugural South Dakota Mental Health Services Conference held in June.
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USD Occupational Therapy Department to Facilitate Event to Help Improve Comfort and Safety 'Fit' for Senior Drivers
Summary: The University of South Dakota Department of Occupational Therapy is set to host CarFit check-ups to help senior drivers in September.
Guest Column
I chose family medicine because I love the idea of being 'everyone's doctor.' I also love making sure my patients are up to date with their immunizations and health care screenings. It's so important.
Guest Column | Lizz & Robbie Nicholas
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Nicholas, a Eureka, South Dakota native, and Robert Nicholas, a Huron, South Dakota native, met at the University of South Dakota when they were both in the Alumni Student Scholars Program, each with the dream of becoming a doctor.
