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Megan Jacobson

SDSU Extension Chronic Disease Management Field Specialist

605-995-7378

SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center
1800 E Spruce St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Megan Jacobson is the SDSU Extension Chronic Disease Management Field Specialist and a registered dietitian nutritionist. She has more than ten years of experience helping South Dakotans prevent and manage long term health conditions. Megan is a certified master trainer in the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and supports the statewide Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota program. She leads workshops, trains community leaders, and partners with local and state organizations to expand access to chronic disease and wellness programs, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Areas of Expertise

  • Chronic disease self‑management education
  • Partner development
  • Volunteer and lay leader management
  • Nutrition and health education
  • Project and grant management and reporting

Programs and Services

 

State & Regional Offices

Mitchell Regional Center
Also by Megan Jacobson
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SDSU Extension invites South Dakotans to discover Better Choices, Better Health® SD through quarterly webinar sessions

August 14, 2026

SDSU Extension is inviting South Dakotans to learn about free programs and resources that support healthy living and chronic disease self-management through a new series of Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Discovery Sessions.

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Oct 06

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session

SDSU Extension will host a virtual discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on October 6, 2027, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

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Jul 07

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session

SDSU Extension will host a virtual discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on July 7, 2027, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.