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Mar 24

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).

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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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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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Feb 10

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 ).

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Feb 02

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.

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Jan 08

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.

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Jan 06

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.

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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.

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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.

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a safe and effective form of exercise that requires no equipment and can be performed in almost any setting.