All families are unique and so are their needs. SDSU Extension takes a holistic approach to serving South Dakotans of all ages. By listening, our team of experts collaborate with stakeholders to provide research-based information, resources and programing to support the overall wellbeing of South Dakota families.
Our Experts
Children
Nationally, more than 60 percent of households are dual income, resulting in an increased need for early childhood education programming.
Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.
Mental Health
SDSU Extension experts work collaboratively with SDSU faculty and experts from across the region, to implement mental health programming to support agricultural producers as well as other rural South Dakotans.
Older Adults
SDSU Extension provides education and resources for older adults and their families.
Personal Finances
Access the tools needed to take charge of your financial future.
Physical Activity
Everyone can benefit from moving their bodies more throughout each day, and all types of activity count towards your daily goal.
Our Initiatives
Since 2015, SDSU Extension has worked with communities across South Dakota to establish and sustain community-based wellness coalitions that address health and other disparities. These coalitions have accomplished many successes by working together by implementing practice and evidence-based strategies related to nutrition, physical activity, and community-clinical linkages to prevent chronic disease.
Wellness Coalitions
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is proud to support the growing number of wellness coalitions statewide by offering expert support and a wide variety of wellness programming designed to address the unique wellness challenges facing South Dakota communities.
Upcoming Events
Chronic Disease Awareness Month Activities
SDSU Extension’s Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota (BCBH-SD) program team is raising awareness around building healthier communities and expanding access to care solutions for those in need by celebrating National Chronic Disease Awareness Month.
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 9:00-11:30 a.m. CDT every Wednesday from August 14 to September 18, 2024.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Virtual Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual workshop series on chronic pain self-management. The workshops will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. CDT every Tuesday from July 2 to August 6, 2024.
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 1:00-3:30 p.m. CDT every Tuesday from July 23 to August 27, 2024.