State Public Health Association Looking To Grow

The South Dakota Public Health Association is looking to expand their membership. The organization works with partners to promote public health across the state.  President Sandra Melstad says public health often works in the background…

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Melstad says funding cuts across the board are effecting all health care agencies…

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Melstad says most public health programs are aimed at prevention…

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She says more information about their group is available online at www.sdpublichealth.org

(courtesy WNAX Yankton)