Health

Monkeypox has made its way to Wyoming.

It's hard to imagine, but the start of school isn't far off. And that brings up the quest of keeping your kids safe as they head back to the classroom. Dr. Cara Hamilton from Black Hills Pediatrics has some ideas for you in this week’s edition of HealthWatch.

Wyoming Department of Health: limited monkeypox vaccines are available.

The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. It's important, but it's definitely not always easy. Dr. Ann Hibbs from Creekside Medical Clinic takes a look at the advantages in this week’s edition of HealthWatch.

MNV cases reported in Minnehaha and Spink Counties.

"We are in a critical blood shortage right now,”

Children as young as 6 month old are now eligible for COVID shots.

Monument Health to invest in West River Health Science Center

Medical marijuana has been a long process for the state of South Dakota.

Despite some in favor of keeping them open

An VA systems overhaul was announced Friday and revealed a new, centralized hospital would be built in Rapid City to serve area veterans’ needs, but at the expense of two historic campuses in western South Dakota.

The CDC is changing its masking guidelines saying most people in the U.S. live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks.

An American Indian tribe in South Dakota says police are arresting people who buy medical marijuana at the tribe’s dispensary.

Republican Senator Wayne Steinhauer brought a proposal that would have provided Medicaid eligibility for residents below 133% of the federal poverty level, essentially, those making $18,000 a year or less.

Vitalant moves to “Urgent Need” for blood supply, still asking for donors

Legislators answered questions from and occasionally sparred with their constituents on some of South Dakota's most pressing issues.

Native American tribes in the U.S. have reached settlements worth $590 million over opioids.

Planned Parenthood is suing the state of South Dakota to stop new rule for medical abortions that would make the state one of the hardest places in the nation to get abortion pills.

Mayor Steve Allender is asking that the public to avoid going to City facilities unless necessary.

A ballot measure campaign to expand Medicaid eligibility in South Dakota has received an endorsement from an organization that advocates for the state’s cities and towns.

Especially around the holidays

It is the job market and pandemic that is forcing Monument Health to shut down the Custer Care Center.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period for 2022 coverage runs from Nov. 1, 2021, to Jan. 15, 2022, for consumers with individual policies.

The person who died last Saturday in a one-vehicle crash east of Box Elder has been identified.

After several months of feedback and planning, the South Dakota Department of Health has their application portal for medical marijuana ID cards open.

The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a statement claiming that Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports gastrointestinal-related illnesses that have been reported recently in Wyoming.

The CDC has issued a food safety alert regarding E. Coli infections linked to spinach.

Many people don’t know there is a way to see if you’re at high risk for developing breast cancer among other diseases.

After a fight with ulcerative colitis and prognosis of one year to live, Rachel and Ross Pfeifle have done just about everything they can to start a family of their own and now, things are coming to fruition.

The prescription take-back program creates a non-judgmental and safe place for people to dispose of their unwanted medications without question.