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Making the U.S. Healthier in One Generation: National Public Health Week

Apr 7, 2016

Americans are living 20 years longer than their grandparents’ generation, thanks largely to the work of public health. Still, people in many other high-income countries live longer and suffer fewer health issues than we do here in the U.S. That is why the theme for the 2016 National Public Health Week is “Healthiest Generation 2030.” Join with the Sioux Falls Health

1 in 3 Has High Blood Pressure. Is It You?

Mar 22, 2016

1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure. Are you the ONE?

The Big Squeeze is a community-wide blood pressure initiative to raise awareness among Sioux Falls area residents about knowing their numbers and managing high blood pressure once they know they have it. Preventive services, such as routine disease screenings, are at the forefront to reducing

16 For ‘16:  Your Health “To Do” List for the New Year

Jan 12, 2016

It's almost two weeks into 2016...and chances are most of us have been thinking about a health goal we'd like to achieve this year.

It could be something related to a big event, like running a first marathon. Or, it could be something as simple as trying to get one more glass of water in each day.

To get you started, we've created 16 in '16. Download this health "to do"