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Better Choices Better Health Lay Leader Training
SDSU Extension will host a Better Choices, Better Health-SD Lay Leader training on March 24, 25, 31 and April 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301).
Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.
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.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop @ Winner
SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop series on chronic pain self-management. The workshops will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST every Tuesday from February 10 to March 17, 2026 at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580 ).
Building Better Caregivers Virtual Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual workshop series on building better caregivers. The workshops will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST every Monday from February 2 to March 9, 2026.
Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Virtual Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual workshop series on thriving and surviving cancer. The workshops will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CST every Thursday from January 8 to February 12, 2026.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Virtual Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual workshop series on chronic disease self-management. The workshops will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. CST every Tuesday from January 6 to February 10, 2026.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2025 Dakotafest
August 06, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2025 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.
SDSU Extension to host Chronic Disease Awareness Day gatherings
June 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices Better Health – South Dakota will host an educational webinar and community gatherings at locations throughout the state on July 10, 2025, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a safe and effective form of exercise that requires no equipment and can be performed in almost any setting.