Living with Chronic Disease

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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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Feb Mar 08 - 24

Better Choices, Better Health® SD Virtual Lay Leader Training

SDSU Extension will host Better Choices, Better Health® SD Virtual Lay Leader Training via Zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 8 through March 24, 2027, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. CST / 1:00–3:00 p.m. MT.

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Nov Jan 30 - 12

Walk With Ease Workshop @ Winner

SDSU Extension will host a six-week Walk With Ease program from 9:15 to 10:00 a.m. CDT every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from November 30, 2026 to January 12, 2027 at the Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Winner, SD 57580).

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Nov Dec 04 - 16

Chronic Disease Toolkit Workshop Delivered by Phone

Join SDSU Extension for a free chronic disease toolkit workshop offered by phone November 4-December 16, 2026.

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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.