AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBreast Cancer Screening: Monument Health’s annual March for Mammos urged women to schedule regular mammograms, generally starting at 40 and earlier for those at higher risk. Screening can find cancer earlier, when it may be easier to treat. Medicaid Access: A proposed ballot amendment would end South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion if federal funding falls below 90%. An advocate warns more than 30,000 people could lose coverage, putting rural hospitals and clinics at risk. Youth Mental Health: During National Bullying Prevention Month, a Davison County coalition highlighted that 18.2% of South Dakota students surveyed said they were bullied at school in 2025. It urges schools and organizations to provide clear reporting pathways and mental health support. Rural Care: Prairie Winds Care Center is expected to reopen in Corsica in mid-2027, restoring local senior-care access after the former nursing home closed. Douglas County Memorial Hospital plans to operate it with about 40 employees. Health Services: The USD Sanford School of Medicine received nearly $1 million for substance-use recovery work, while Sioux Falls is seeking residents’ input on local health priorities through Nov. 30.
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