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Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

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.

Providing a hotline for wounded, injured or ill soldiers and their families to share concerns on quality of patient care.

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

South Dakota Project Firstline collaborates with the South Dakota Department of Health and the CDC to provide free infection prevention and control training for healthcare workers. This training can be offered in a variety of settings and ways that include virtual training, on-site education, website resources, monthly office hours, and newsletters and more.

Providing health care and services to eligible women Veterans. Services include: primary care, gynecology services, infertility care, pregnancy care, contraceptive services, mammography, social work, mental health care, and care for menopausal issues.

Health Connect of South Dakota: Strives to provide all South Dakotans access to qualitative, authenticated, independent sources of health information. Provides South Dakotans with free up-to-date health information on a variety of medical and safety issues. As needed, information and referrals to other organizations who may have additional pertinent information is available along with information on support groups and national agencies. Manages the Sioux Empire Coalition and the Sioux Empire Coalition for Youth and Young Adults and provides facilitation for various evidence based health programs. Can provide a household goods voucher for Savers. Call for more information. Member of the Helpline Center Network of Care.

A free and confidential service answered by registered nurses, providing medical information, referrals to hospitals, community services, and physicians, and class registration.

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.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

Federal agency that protects the health and safety of people, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

The Mental Health Service Line provides connection to outpatient mental health services, psychiatry services, local recovery coordination, care coordination, and peer support services. Also offers care for military sexual trauma, PTSD, suicide prevention and awareness outreach, and gun safety locks. Telehealth service options are available.

Provides follow up treatment for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases; assistance with accessing need equipment, ongoing evaluation and support, and assistance with accessing rehabilitation services following injury.

A non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for chronic renal patients on dialysis or having a kidney transplant, provides general literature to the public regarding kidney diseases.

A private, non-profit organization, paid by Medicare, to work with healthcare providers, communities, and Medicare consumers and families in the state and region to improve healthcare. Offers technical assistance, tailored education, best practices, tools and resources to aid in healthcare improvement. Information about the quality of care provided in local nursing homes and home health agencies is available by logging onto Medicare's website and clicking on Nursing Home Compare or Home Health Compare. Or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for a written report.

TBI evaluation and education for Veterans including speech-language, neurological, occupational, physical evaluations and therapies. Psychological services and caregiver supports are available.

Provides information about and is dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Crohn's Disease is a group of conditions know as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine in which the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or ulcers, that produce pus and mucous.

A non-profit relief organization that is supported by churches, organization, local businesses, and individuals. Provides the following services - 24/7 helpline answered by trained advocates, Free pregnancy tests and follow-up support, Ultrasound and confirmation of pregnancy, Diapers, wipes, and other items provided within Earn While You Learn program (until child turns 4), Fatherhood program (until child turns 3), Referrals to community resources; medical, financial, housing, and adoption, Parenting classes - open to anyone pregnant, or with infants or toddlers up to age 3, Post abortion support, Sexual integrity and abstinence education, and Volunteer opportunities at events.

Provides uninsured and underinsured individuals 18 years and older with access to medical eye exams with no out of pocket cost. Treatment for anything diagnosed at the initial visit for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost with the volunteer ophthalmologist. Costs for eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, and fees of other medical professionals are excluded from this program. Visit the website to determine qualification for a referral from one of EyeCare America's volunteer ophthalmologists.

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 education and prevention efforts and resources for South Dakota locally. Contracts with the Minnesota Poison Control System for poisoning exposure calls.

A non-profit relief organization that is supported by churches, organization, local businesses, and individuals. Provides the following services - 24/7 helpline answered by trained advocates, Free pregnancy tests and follow-up support, Ultrasound and confirmation of pregnancy, Diapers, wipes, and other items provided within Earn While You Learn program (until child turns 4), Fatherhood program (until child turns 3), Referrals to community resources; medical, financial, housing, and adoption, Parenting classes - open to anyone pregnant, or with infants or toddlers up to age 3, Post abortion support, Sexual integrity and abstinence education, and Volunteer opportunities at events.

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)