South Dakota Health Care Association

08/10/2026

World War 2 veteran and Good Samaritan Society – New Underwood resident Paul Priest talks about his time in the war and about being a resident at GSS New Underwood.

07/20/2026

Don't miss out on your chance to be an Exhibitor at the premiere long term care educational event in South Dakota!

07/16/2026

In long term care, the maintenance director is a true champion. They repair, reimagine, replace, and renovate. They improve, install, and initiate. But their work is often unnoticed. Read about
these unsung heroes in the latest issue of .

Maintenance directors in long term and post-acute care (LTPAC) don’t wear capes, but their efforts are heroic. They repair, reimagine, replace, and renovate. They improve, install, initiate, and innovate. They work to keep residents, staff, and visitor...

07/02/2026

Calling all South Dakota artists aged 60 or older! Get your entries ready for the SDHCA Dakota MasterWorks Art Show. Entry forms and details in the link - entries accepted October 5-9 at our Sioux Falls office.

SDHCA Dakota MasterWorks Art ShowInterested in entering the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show or know a South Dakotan age 60 or older that has art talents to share? Send an email including your mailing address to [email protected] or call the SDHCA office at 1-800-952-3052. The Dakota MasterWorks Ar...

06/29/2026

Nominate an LTC volunteer for Volunteer of the Year! Applications are due July 25th. Categories include Adult, young adult, and group. More info in the link!

 Awards Administrator of the Year Learn more SDALA/NCAL Administrator of the Year Learn more Millie Olson Award Volunteer of the Year Award Application Individual Council Award2026 Scholarship Award Application AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards

06/24/2026

“David is a person that you would want your loved one to be cared by. He shows compassion, empathy, love, patience and kindness,” Luther Manor director of nursing Richard Munson said.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you have a loved one in long term care, they’re likely helped by certified nursing assistants. This week is CNA week. “Hey Gene! Is it okay if I grab…

06/23/2026

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Semester SDHCA Scholarship! This is a great opportunity to further your career in long term care! Applications are due July 20th.

 Awards Administrator of the Year Learn more SDALA/NCAL Administrator of the Year Learn more Millie Olson Award Volunteer of the Year Award Application Individual Council Award2026 Scholarship Award Application AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards

06/11/2026

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05/21/2026

Volunteers are so important in long term care!

Jane Murray is this week's "Someone You Should Know."

05/20/2026

Read about a heartwarming partnership between the residents of St. Martin's Village and local students to help feed the needy.

As part of St. Elizabeth’s Packing Hope program in collaboration with the nonprofit Then Feed Just One, Good Samaritan Society–St. Martin Village residents worked together with students from a nearby school to package nutritious meals for malnourished children and their families in Honduras and ...