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Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota

Every workshop is built on tried and true ways of achieving better health at any age or ability level.

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Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.

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Oct 01

Virtual Diabetes Toolkit Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop designed to help adults living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their caregivers build confidence and learn practical self-management skills. The workshops will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT every Thursday from October 1 to November 5 online via Zoom.

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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.

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Apr 07

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session

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

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Jan 06

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session

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

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Oct 07

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session

SDSU Extension will host a discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on October 7, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online over Zoom.

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Sep 08

Chronic Disease Toolkit Workshop @ Sioux Falls

SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop series designed to help adults living with chronic health conditions build confidence and learn practical self-management skills. The workshops will be held from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. CDT every Tuesday from September 8 to October 13 at Active Generations - East Campus (5500 E Active Generations Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57110).