City leaders and the state Attorney General are coming together to provide more resources and expand addiction treatment services in South Dakota’s largest cities.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company, is joining a lawsuit against the state of South Dakota over a new law.

The University of South Dakota School of Medicine is moving to a new city. University leaders say it’s an opportunity to create more doctors and provide better health care in every corner of South Dakota.

Emily’s Hope, a nonprofit combatting the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone kits, is expanding its footprint West River.

The state Department of Health is partnering with Avel eCare to give emergency medical personnel continuing education credit while they respond to calls.

Lack of funding is a growing concern for first responders nation wide and in South Dakota. Local lawmakers are studying the issue, but what some say is the most obvious solution is a political non-starter.

The Sturgis Rally is just about here, which is usually accompanied by an increase in accidents on the roads. This comes at a transition point for the boots on the ground, as the Sturgis Ambulance Service introduces a new director.

When the Mitchell Fire and EMS department considered ending services for people outside city limits, first responders had to rally support for a new tax to keep the service running.

The new 18-bed facility will be used to serve women struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

An interim study committee examining the critical issues impacting Emergency Medical Services in South Dakota held its first meeting in Pierre this week.