Cancer Control State Plan

South Dakota Comprehensive Cancer Control State Plan 2015-2020.

Sun Safety in Outdoor Workers

Implementation of a Worksite UV Protection Model Policy to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk in South Dakota Worksites

New Priority Areas Set for 2016-2017

The SD Cancer Coalition will focus on reducing UV radiation exposure, increasing HPV vaccination rates, and increasing risk-appropriate screening for breast and colorectal cancer.

New Resources Developed by the Breast Cancer Task Force

The Breast Cancer Task Force has created a short video and supporting infographic to help eliminate confusion about screening guidelines among providers and their patients.

SD Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Recognizes Efforts to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening

Sanford Health Family Medicine Clinics received the 80% by 2018 Organization of the Year Award, and Sara Romeo, RN Navigator for Falls Community Health received the 80% by 2018 Champion of the Year Award.
Resources
Sun Safety Resources The UV Task Force has developed a list of sun safety resources:  Skin Cancer Prevention Fact Sheets (CDC) The Truth about Tanning Infographic…Read more
Grant Opportunities
The South Dakota Department of Health's Cancer Programs are pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request for Applications (RFA). The programs are…Read more