AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEmergency Care: Sturgis ambulance fees are rising by $50 to $200 for most services as costs climb and insurance reimbursements lag. Specialty care transports will jump from $2,500 to $8,000. Rural Health: South Dakota has secured $187.7 million in federal rural health funding. Mitchell Technical College also received a grant to expand rural nursing education. Mental Health: South Dakota recorded 214 suicides in 2025, its highest total on record; suicide was the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 29. A Rapid City Vet Center offers counseling and support for veterans, while a new state parks program will fund outdoor wellness activities for veteran groups. Maternal Care: Sanford Luverne plans to end inpatient labor, delivery and newborn services in April 2027, shifting care to Worthington and Sioux Falls. A public hearing is set for Nov. 24. Alcohol Harm: A recent study ranks South Dakota second in the increase in alcohol-induced deaths, underscoring ongoing concerns about access to treatment.
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