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ACPA is an international non-profit medical association with more than 2,300 healthcare professionals across more than 30 specialties who treat and/or perform research on cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA serves 76,000 patients annually through its ACPA Approved Teams. Below are some of the ways ACPA help make an impact in the cleft and craniofacial community: - ​Personalized support is provided to patients and their families, giving them tools they need to thrive. - Educational materials are developed with cleft and craniofacial providers to ensure patients receive trusted information. - ACPA Approved Team connections are provided to patients and families giving them access to interdisciplinary care to ensure the best possible outcomes Continuing education is provided to cleft and craniofacial professionals with the latest techniques and cutting-edge research College scholarships are awarded to students born with cleft and craniofacial conditions

Provides health information services to the state of South Dakota with emphasis on professional clinical information needs and consumer health and patient information. Includes the following services - reference information services: on-site by appointment only, by telephone, or email, licensed subscription database access, consumer health, and disabilities collections.

The South Dakota Association of the Blind exists to provide input into the quality of services provided by state, federal, and local governments. It also develops and support legislation to improve the quality of life, provide educational opportunities to their constituency on a variety of topics that include leadership training, self-advocacy skills training, and information of the American with Disabilities Act, and provide peer support.

Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down Syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. The organization's work is achieved through three key areas of programming: Resources & Support, Policy & Advocacy, and Community Engagement.

The National Kidney Foundation serving Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas is dedicated to the detection, prevention and treatment of diseases of the kidney and urinary tract. The foundation seeks to improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Provides patient and community services, professional education, research, organ donation programs, referral services, and educational materials are available upon request to the public and healthcare professionals.

Provides quality home health care to residents of the Sioux Empire, Vermillion, and Chamberlain communities. Services offered include care for heart conditions, complex wound care, diabetes education and assessment, disease and symptom management, education on a newly diagnosed medical condition, home health aide, home infusion therapy education, home safety education, medication education, occupational therapy, pain management, pediatric care, physical therapy, postsurgical care, skilled nursing, speech therapy, and rehabilitation therapy while recovering from an orthopedic condition or hospital stay. They are most appropriate for individuals recently discharged from the hospital and are not fully recovered such as after surgery or new diagnosis, individuals recently diagnosed with an illness and needing education, and individuals who have a chronic condition that needs frequent clinical assessment such as diabetes, kidney, stroke, heart or lung disease.

Provides answers to questions about breast cancer risk; information about breast cancer screening, treatment options, clinical trials, and genetic counseling and testing; access to no-cost screening mammograms and diagnostic services; financial assistance for income-eligible breast cancer patient in treatment; emotional support; connection to a culturally responsible patient navigator; and connects individuals to national and local organizations that may provide financial assistance and other support services.

Resources are available to all people affected by lupus. They include: Health Education Specialists (Ask a Health Educator): A team of health education specialists who are specifically trained to answer questions, caring support, and provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. National Resource Center on Lupus: A collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. Take Charge/Lupus & You: Weekly educational series on how to better manage the disease and engaging in advocacy and awareness efforts. Available online and by email. The Expert Series: A podcast discussing ways on how to live a healthier life.

The Healthy Living program consists of adult activities, group fitness, personal training, and a wellness center. They include: Rails Strength & Fitness - constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity, Group Fitness - more than 100 classes a week that are included in membership including specialty fitness classes, InBody Consultation - Body composition assessments for those ages 12+, Personal Training - staff can create a personalized training and nutrition regimen, Wellness Center - cardio equipment and weight equipment, and Lap and Open swim pool schedule/Swim lessons.

Provides the following services - Advocacy: Teaches people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. Independent Living Skills: Provides hands-on training in daily-living skills including cooking, budgeting, organizing, and more. Information and referral: Connects people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. Peer counseling: Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. Transition: Facilitates the transition of individuals with disabilities from a nursing home to independent living; providing prevention services to individuals who choose to live independently and not in a nursing home or assisted-living setting; and assisting youth to gain skills as they transition into adulthood. Community Living Services: Assists individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. Home Modifications Adaptive Devices: Provides home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. Telecommunication Adaptive Devices: Provides adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. American's with Disabilities Act: Serves as educators and consultants for contractors, businesses, organizations, and individuals regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines and requirements. Assistive Daily Living Services: Provides services for people ages 18 and older, with physical disabilities affecting all four limbs, who need assistance with daily living activities. Services include program education and support and personal attendant services. Home Again South Dakota: Provides options for older adults and/or people with disabilities living in nursing homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to enable them to successfully return to their homes and communities. Helps individuals identify barriers to living on their own, helps them find a place to live that meets their needs, and helps them find the services and supports they need to continue living independently.

Provides one on one tutoring for reading and spelling. Lindamood Bell Programs and others are employed by highly trained tutors to strengthen reading skills, remediate dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability, and other academic challenges. These services are appropriate for ages 6 - 18. Scholarship funding may be available to assist in covering the cost associated with services.

Educational programs and literature available to the public for the school site, work site, health site, and community site on a variety of topics, including: smoking cessation, nutrition, exercises, high blood pressure, diabetes, and warning signs of a heart attack or stroke. Community events include: Heart Ball (elegant dinner/auction/dance), Heart Walk and school site programs.

Provides specialty clinic services including cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and genecology (OB/GYN), audiology, MRI, ECHO, foot clinic, and community health.

A 24-hour source of support and information to cancer patients and their families. Reasons for calling the Navigation Center can range from managing symptoms, to finding resources for emotional support, to getting help for loved ones impacted by cancer. Anyone can call the Navigation Center - they do not need to be an Avera patient. Calls are answered by registered nurses and social workers. The Avera Cancer Institute has a registered dietician that can assist cancer patients with eating problems and related nutritional concerns, and offers several cancer support groups (in the Sioux Empire area) including A Time To Heal for All Cancers, Cancer Caregiver Support Group, Look Good, Feel Better, Men's Cancer Support Group, and To Be Well.

Provides quality home health care to residents of the Sioux Empire, Vermillion, and Chamberlain communities. Services offered include care for heart conditions, complex wound care, diabetes education and assessment, disease and symptom management, education on a newly diagnosed medical condition, home health aide, home infusion therapy education, home safety education, medication education, occupational therapy, pain management, pediatric care, physical therapy, postsurgical care, skilled nursing, speech therapy, and rehabilitation therapy while recovering from an orthopedic condition or hospital stay. They are most appropriate for individuals recently discharged from the hospital and are not fully recovered such as after surgery or new diagnosis, individuals recently diagnosed with an illness and needing education, and individuals who have a chronic condition that needs frequent clinical assessment such as diabetes, kidney, stroke, heart or lung disease.

Offers meal service and consultation on various nutrition topics. They include Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Pediatric Nutrition and Growth, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Heart Disease, GI Disorders, Renal Failure, and Weight Management.

HAAP will help with the cost of hearing aid(s) and associated ear mold(s) for South Dakota children, younger than 19, with progressive or permanent hearing loss who would benefit from hearing aid(s). The program is open to families with a household income of less than 400 percent of federal poverty guidelines, up to 1 time every 3 years, who do not have coverage through their current insurance plan. HAAP operates on a sliding fee schedule, with the financial contribution ranging from 50 to 100 percent of the total cost of purchasing hearing aid(s) and associated ear mold(s).

The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health care concerns.

Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour educational cancer workshops over the telephone or online. Also offers publications about cancer-related topics.

MS Navigators help connect individuals with information, resources and support needed to move forward with multiple sclerosis including: how to understand an MS diagnosis; treatment options; symptom management strategies; educational programs and connection opportunities; workplace challenges; understanding benefits such as health insurance; financial challenges and planning for the future; managing difficult life changes; and support for when MS progresses.

An independent, nonprofit critical access hospital providing the following services: emergency care, cardiac rehabilitation services, coronary care, diabetes counseling, intensive care, in-patient services, obstetrics/childbirth services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pulmonary care services, radiology services, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, swing bed program, surgical services, and on-site specialty providers (orthopedics, pain management, cardiology, urology, and audiology).

The Ryan White Part B CARE Program provides services to HIV positive individuals who reside in the State of South Dakota. Services include the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), assistance with health care costs, assistance with insurance enrollment and premium payments, and one on one case management/counseling services for individuals who are HIV positive. The HIV Prevention Program is for anyone residing in the State of South Dakota who has concerns about HIV/STD's. Services include information on health care providers and HIV testing services, one-on-one counseling for HIV/STD concerns, free condom distribution, free information regarding HIV and STD's, and information and assistance accessing PrEP.

Provides various programs for catastrophically disabled veterans and other people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to the following areas: - Service to veterans - Veterans service officer - who is able to assist in obtaining benefits - Advocacy programs for veterans and people with disabilities - Legislation - Peer counseling - for persons with physical disabilities and especially new spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. - Sports and recreational activities - Assists veterans that have physical disabilities with getting involved in sports activities such as bowling, lacrosse, boccia ball, fishing, skiing, trap shooting, and hunting. Also open to individuals with disabilities. - Equipment lending - Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Provides multidisciplinary brain and spine care including the following specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, balance and dizziness, and more. Offers diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions including: strokes, headaches, seizures/epilepsy, neuropathy, balance disorders, movement disorders, weakness, brain injuries, concussion, MS, ALS, and more. Also provides a balance and dizziness clinic and a Spine Navigator who offers information on services provided, treatable conditions, and how to start the referral process. The spine navigator helps patients and family members understand aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and recover.

The South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind helps individuals who are blind or have low vision build the skills they need to live independently and confidently. Trained staff provide personalized instruction designed to support safety, self-reliance, and meaningful participation in daily life. Services include: Computer Training: Instruction in using computers with assistive technology, such as screen readers, magnification, and Braille displays, to improve digital skills and access to information. Orientation and Mobility: Training in safe and effective travel skills, including techniques for navigating environments with or without a white cane. Communication Skills: Lessons in Braille and other communication methods to support reading, writing, and information access. Home Management: Teaching essential daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizing household tasks. Manual/Creative Arts: Hands-on instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools to build practical skills and self-confidence. Low Vision Services: Access to low-vision evaluations and adaptive devices that support reading, writing, and daily tasks.