What Communities Have Wellness Coalitions?

Active Wellness Coalitions

Blue map of South Dakota with white stars representing communities with active wellness coalitions, including: DeSmet, Dupree, Fort Thompson, Lower Brule, Lake Andes, Martin, Rapid City and Wagner.

DeSmet

De Smet Wellness Coalition
- Extension Staff: Hope Kleine, Mary Claire Bauer

Dupree

Zanniya Unkigluhapi Wellness Coalition
- Extension Staff: Nathania Knight

Fort Thompson

Zaŋí uŋčhíŋpi Coalition
- Extension Staff: Lindsay Moore
- Facebook

Lake Andes

Lake Andes Food & Wellness Council
- Extension Staff: Samantha Dvorak
- Facebook

Lower Brule

Lower Brule Wellness Coalition
- Extension Staff: Hope Kleine

Martin

Martin Wellness Coalition
- Extension Staff: Prairey Walkling
- Website
- Facebook

Rapid City

Live Well Black Hills
- Extension Staff: Prairey Walkling
- Facilitator: Christina Prehn
- Website
- Facebook

Wagner

Wagner Area Health & Wellness Consortium
- Extension Staff: Samantha Dvorak
- Facebook

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