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South Dakota Focus: COVID 19

SDPB examines the impact of the virus throughout South Dakota with a variety of experts. State leaders and health officials bring us up-to-date on the number of cases and best practices to keep the virus at bay. Healthcare representatives share the emergency preparedness plan for South Dakota's hospitals and clinics. USD Economics professor and chair Kathryn Birkeland reports on the economic impact COVID 19 brings with unprecedented closures and shutdowns. The SD Board of Regents weigh in on addressing the our state's universities and information students and educators need. And, the SDPB news team brings the stories, including the impact the virus is having on South Dakota's hospitality industry.

Interviews featuring:

  • SD Governor Kristi Noem
  • Kim Malsam-Rysdon - SD Dept. of Health, SD Secretary of Health
  • Dr. Brad Archer – Chief Medical Officer, Monument Health, Rapid City
  • Bobbie Jo Leggett – Director, Prosperous Home Health, South Dakota & Minnesota
  • Dr. Dana Braisl - VP of Clinical Quality, Avera Medical Group

Live via phone:

  • Dr. Kathryn Birkeland, Chair, Economics & Decisions Sciences, Beacom School of Business, USD
  • Janelle Toman, Communications Director, SD Board of Regents

Live in-studio:
Seth Tupper – SDPB Business Reporter

Jackie Hendry – SDPB Health & Education Reporter

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