South Dakota Department of Health

At the heart of our mission is a simple yet profound goal: to protect and improve the health of all South Dakotans. We are entrusted with the vital task of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to quality healthcare for individuals and families across our great state.

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) works to promote, protect, and improve the health of all South Dakotans. It manages statewide public health programs, tracks infectious and chronic diseases, and licenses health care professionals and facilities.