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Tools for Holiday Heart Health
Several studies have shown that the holiday season – notably the last week of December and early January – see the most out of- hospital heart attacks and cardiac deaths. A “Christmas holiday effect” showing elevated cardiovascular mortality over the Christmas...
Quitting Tobacco: Quitlines Can Help
Smoking alone kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, and for every person who dies because of smoking, at least 30 people live with a serious smoking-related illness.¹ There are many reasons to stop smoking tobacco products. The many health issues caused by,...
Stop the Stigma: Substance Use Disorders
Substance abuse: the use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other than those for which they are meant to be used, or in excessive amounts. Substance abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional and...
Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions?
It’s that time of year again - when we start thinking of New Year’s resolutions. If you were thinking about making health related resolutions, here’s why we want to encourage you to work at achieving those diet and exercise resolutions! Adopt a Healthy Diet: Eating a...
AHRQ Webcast: Understanding SOPS Surveys — A Primer for New Users
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites you to view their recent webcast, which provides an overview of the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS®) Surveys. The Webcast was offered on November 7, 2022 - During the one hour session, speakers...
Sepsis Alliance Healthcare-Associated Infection Mini Summit | December 15, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that one in every 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) each day. Like any infection, HAIs can cause sepsis. HAI prevention measures are, therefore, also sepsis...
South Dakota Department of Health I Priority Health Indicator Assessment
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is taking steps to improve the health of South Dakota residents by evaluating and improving the public health system. Developing a State Health Improvement Plan will allow the DOH to better serve South Dakota communities...
In Case You Missed It I Friday Focus 4 Health: Series Launch
We recently launched our Friday Focus For Health Series. This Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts. Participants will connect across the Dakotas for a diverse and collaborative learning experience designed to improve...
Today Marks 10 Year Anniversary of North Dakota Smoke-Free Law
It has been ten years today (December 6, 2012) since North Dakota created a law that protects people from exposure to secondhand smoke. Every county in the state voted in favor of the law; advancing public health by protecting workers, residents and visitors from...
South Dakota’s Community Information Exchange: Seeking Interested Partners
The South Dakota Department of Health has formed the Community Information Exchange (CIE) and is seeking interested partners to assist with long-term planning. The Community Information Exchange (CIE) is a statewide collaboration of health care, human and social...