AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBehavioral Health Boost: Gov. Rhoden announced $13M+ in Rural Health Transformation grants to modernize 12 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, aiming to expand crisis services, workforce, and IT in rural South Dakota. Suicide Prevention Fundraiser: The 437 Project’s statewide relay raised $405,000+ for mental health and suicide prevention, benefiting the Helpline Center. Mobile Crisis Services: HHS announced $13M for 24/7 mobile crisis response teams for substance abuse and mental health, routed through South Dakota’s CCBHC initiative. Cancer Research Push: Local advocates urged Congress to increase cancer research and prevention funding and pass the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. Hospital Safety After Threat: Rapid City’s Monument Hospital was cleared after a bomb threat hoax; operations continued and the case heads to federal agencies. Maternal & Family Care Access: ZoeCare opened a new free clinic center in Vermillion, expanding confidential pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD services. Community Wellness Events: Emily’s Hope hosted “Save a Life Day” in Sioux Falls with free naloxone plus wraparound resources like meals and haircuts. Active Living: Dakota Wesleyan cut the ribbon on a free nine-hole disc golf course in Mitchell. Nutrition Support: South Dakota expanded state coverage for reduced-price school meals for about 10,000 eligible students.
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