Advanced CT for South Dakota: Sanford Black Hills is now using a photon-counting CT scanner, aiming for sharper images and lower radiation—especially for cardiovascular care and follow-up scans. Clean water funding: The EPA announced $1.6 million in grants for drinking-water upgrades in South Dakota and other states, targeting PFAS, lead sources, and local system needs. Dementia home safety: A Prairie Doc guide breaks down practical steps for caregivers to reduce falls and other risks at home for people living with dementia. Rural senior care updates: Good Samaritan highlighted safety and quality gains in its 2025 report, including expanding Sanford virtual care to more South Dakota facilities. AI in healthcare: Sanford Health leaders shared best practices for scaling AI in clinical workflows at national conferences in Boston. Legal aid shortfall: Dakota Plains Legal Services faces a $176,000 budget deficit that could affect staffing and services for low-income South Dakotans. Community health fundraising: Sioux Falls’ Bikes & Brews returns to support congenital heart disease research and families, with donations going to Heartworks. Heat safety: A heat advisory warns of dangerous heat index values around Yankton and nearby areas, urging hydration and never leaving kids or pets in cars. Nonprofit for recovery alternatives: A new Mitchell nonprofit, MSDR AlterNatives, is pairing peer support and practical help to offer positive alternatives to addiction and isolation.