Pediatric Mental Health Boost: South Dakota’s Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and USD’s BEAM-SD initiative received new funding to expand pediatric behavioral health support for rural and frontier families, including more screening tools and no-cost consultation for providers. Healthcare Access & Tech: Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen joined leaders in Washington, D.C., at the Healthcare of Tomorrow conference, focusing on connecting care across settings and using digital tools and AI to keep services accessible and affordable. Drought Watch: The National Weather Service says drought in parts of southeast South Dakota and northeast Nebraska is likely to persist through summer, with some areas in moderate to extreme drought. Community Health Education: A new HealthWatch segment breaks down painful big-toe conditions, explaining how bunions and arthritis of the big toe joint are treated differently and why getting the right diagnosis matters. Kidney Health Awareness: The American Kidney Fund is renewing attention on APOL1-mediated kidney disease, urging people—especially those with family ancestry risk—to learn their status and protect kidney health early. Food Safety Recall: A West Fargo meal prep company recalled nearly 6,000 pounds of frozen meatloaf because soy wasn’t listed for a known allergy, with no adverse reactions reported. Local Safety Upgrade: Rapid City plans new traffic signals at the landfill entrance next week to make exits safer during construction. Transit Wins: Sioux Falls’ partnership with Via is credited with lower cost per ride and higher ridership, plus broader citywide access through SAM On-Demand.