Sanford Pediatrician – Cell Phones Can Impact a Child’s Health
February 26, 2015 Some medical professionals say kids are indulging in the use of cell phones too much. Pediatricians say it's having an impact on children's health.
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South Dakota Ranks Third Nationwide in Well-Being Poll down from Number Two Last Year
February 19, 2015 Gallup does a yearly survey that determines a state-by-state picture of health. South Dakota finished this year at number three, bested by Alaska and Hawaii.
Sioux Falls Health Official Urges Residents to Get Flu Shot
January 20, 2015 The flu season is underway across the country and local health officials report continued increases in numbers of influenza cases across South Dakota.
South Dakotans are Top 10 Sleepers
December 30, 2014 South Dakotans are top 10 sleepers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the online magazine Vox.
Another Reason Not to Binge Drink New Years Eve
December 29, 2014 Before hitting the bottle too hard New Years Eve in celebration of the new year, there’s another reason to not binge drink — it’s bad for the immune system.
South Dakota Scores 6 Out of 10 in Ebola, Infectious Disease Preparedness
December 21, 2014 South Dakota scored a six out of 10 points in a recent report on the states’ readiness for an Ebola or other infectious disease outbreaks.
Teens Vaping More Than Smoking Says Study
December 16, 2014 In 2014, more teens use e-cigarettes than traditional, tobacco cigarettes or any other tobacco product — the first time a U. S. national study shows that teen use of e-cigarettes surpasses use of tobacco cigarettes.
South Dakota Ranks 12th in Protecting Children from Tobacco According to Report
December 12, 2014 South Dakota ranks 12th in the country in funding programs that prevent children from smoking and help smokers quit, according to a national report released Thursday by a coalition of public health organizations.
Sioux Falls Neighorhood Getting Prepared In Case of Disaster
October 10, 2014 Residents of a Sioux Falls neighborhood will be receiving free blood pressure checks and smoke alarms on Saturday.
Confirmed Enterovirus Cases in South Dakota Now Up to 12
October 6, 2014 The number of confirmed cases of enterovirus 68 in South Dakota has risen to a dozen.
