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Replacing Missing Teeth: 21st Century Solutions to an Age Old Problem

Replacing Missing Teeth: 21st Century Solutions to an Age Old Problem

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Replacing Missing Teeth: 21st Century Solutions to an Age Old Problem

Dr. Bradley Jordan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Your tooth broke, it was painful, the dentist said it couldn’t be fixed and it had to be pulled. Now what?That missing tooth, like a critical bolt missing from an engine, is a problem that may take months or years to show its face.
The Critical Need for More Nurses in South

The Critical Need for More Nurses in South

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The Critical Need for More Nurses in South Dakota

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
As a registered nurse (RN) in South Dakota for the past 35 years, I can honestly say that it has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and yet is a profession in dire need of more, especially in our rural areas.

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Pastor’s

Pr. Zach Mcnall, Carwood Community
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
We all feel the weight on our lives and in the world today . It can be exhausting. It can be such and burden and you can feel like you are beginning to break. I have been feeling a bit of that lately and I began to think back on a sign that I saw once. This sign said, “Weight limit 13 tons”.
A Critical Time for Public Health Advocacy

A Critical Time for Public Health Advocacy

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A Critical Time for Public Health Advocacy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
There is a common saying in public health: “Everything is public health.” That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is the clean water we drink, the air we breathe, the safety of the food we eat and the environments where we live, work, learn and play.
Dementia & Home Safety: Tips for Caregivers

Dementia & Home Safety: Tips for Caregivers

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Dementia & Home Safety: Tips for Caregivers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
By Ranelle Nissen, Ph.D., OTR/L and Allison Naber, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/LCaregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home.
A Letter to America on Her Birthday

A Letter to America on Her Birthday

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A Letter to America on Her Birthday

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
I’ve been struggling with how to end this section, because it just feels incomplete, even with all the information and games. I have printed the entirety of the Declaration of Independence in hopes that someone would actually read the whole thing for the first time.
Reflecting on Progress

Reflecting on Progress

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Reflecting on Progress

Debra Johnston, Md
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
It’s human nature to tell stories about the past, and doctors aren’t immune to that impulse.
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