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.
Beginning Tuesday, Monument Health is expanding its visitor policy so that hospitalized patients will be able to have two visitors rather than one. The new policy also extends to a child accompanied by an adult as one of the two visitors.
Some time after the Drug Enforcement Administration started their “One Pill Can Kill” campaign, warning the public of counterfeit pills being laced with fentanyl, a Rapid city woman shares her sister’s story as proof of the danger of illicit drugs.
On Monday, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of an alarming increase in availability of lethal fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The Black Hills Heart Walk, sponsored by the American Heart Association beginning Saturday morning with a gathering at Main Street Square at 9 and the walkthrough Rapid City beginning at 10.
One former EMT with the now-defunct Oglala Sioux Tribe Ambulance Service says they found out about the firing through word-of-mouth and was allegedly told the crews not allowed to tell anyone.
Officials say while its COVID-19 vaccine’s protection is holding up, it’s planning for booster doses to help fight the highly contagious delta variant.
The CDC has recommended that people once again put the masks on, regardless of vaccination status. However, the state of South Dakota will not be following those guidelines.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state of California. New York City. Hospitals and nursing homes. Colleges and universities. Employers are putting COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention. But what happens if workers refuse?
In South Dakota, only 46% of the population is fully vaccinated. Experts say that at least 70% of the population needs to be vaccinated to reach what’s known as herd immunity.
Since last Wednesday, South Dakota has seen an increase of 200 cases bringing the state’s total number to 124,948. Since Monday, the state of Wyoming has seen a 279 increase in COVID-19 cases bringing the total number of cases to 63,988.
This will give people the opportunity to speak directly with a registered nurse to help them understand their condition and receive appropriate medical attention.
The decision to wear a mask or not has divided Americans, but a new study suggests face coverings have significantly reduced the number of new coronavirus cases.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar: "A resounding victory" for President Donald Trump's efforts to open up the convoluted world of health care pricing.
With the height of the COVID pandemic hitting South Dakota, people should continue to follow guidelines of social distancing, washing their hands and cleaning surfaces often. But people might be forgetting to clean this filthy everyday item.
As people wait for the Sturgis City Council to make a decision, will the city's hospital be prepared to handle a surge of coronavirus cases on top of their normal Rally emergencies?