January 8, 2026
Tha’ke ake Omni’ci’ye – Find Your Balance
RAPID CITY – Great Plains Tribal Health and the Oyate Health Center are making great strides in enhancing and expanding the services they offer to the community. A newly started elderly focused support group is set to take off in January, intended to give our most ...
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January 8, 2026
Syphilis Threatens Our Babies: Community Urged to Act Now
Rapid City, SD — Syphilis isn’t just a growing public health concern—it’s putting our most vulnerable at risk. Babies born to parents with untreated syphilis, a condition known as congenital syphilis, face devastating consequences. These include stillbirth, newborn death, brain and organ damage, blindness, deafness, and ...
January 8, 2026
Warriors Plan Ahead: Protect Your Health, Protect the Herd
RAPID CITY – Talking about condoms isn’t always easy—but it’s necessary. The Great Plains Epidemiology Center is making it easier by providing free condoms and education to the community. At the GPTEC booth, you’ll find eye-catching packaging and a friendly, judgment-free team ready to share tips ...
January 8, 2026
From One-Tooth Dentistry to a Model of Tribal Sovereignty in Healthcare
RAPID CITY – Just five years ago, dental care for Native families in Rapid City looked very different. For decades, dental services at the old Sioux San Indian Hospital were managed by the federal government, and many tribal citizens remember long waits, ...
January 8, 2026
Healing in a Cup: Traditional Teas for Cold & Flu Season
RAPID CITY – As winter settles in, many of us look for ways to stay healthy and strong. On November 20, 2025, Mali Souksavath (Mniconju Lakota) shared her wisdom on medicinal teas during a Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Community Health Webinar, streamed live ...
December 15, 2025
Great Plains Tribal Health Hires Mascot: Chip is Coming Home
RAPID CITY – You will see a friendly new face at the Lakota Nation Invitational helping Great Plains Tribal Health connect with the community. On December 1, 2025, Chip officially joined Great Plains Tribal Health as the organization’s mascot—a joyful, silly buffalo ...
October 20, 2025
Colorectal Cancer Outreach Earns National Recognition
RAPID CITY –The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board has earned national recognition for its work to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. A short film created with local community members was recently selected for the American Public Health Association (APHA) ...
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October 17, 2025
Owaŋg Wašteya Waȟwayela Mani Fashion Show Highlights Native Talent and Community
The Great Plains Tribal Health partnered
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October 16, 2025
Great Plains Tribal Health Celebrates Huge Turnout at Indigenous Peoples’ Day Parade
Close to 5,000 people lined the route and nearly 100 floats showcased schools, health organizations and community groups as the parade strengthens its place in the region’s calendar. The parade hosted by the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board drew ...
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September 15, 2025
Dr. Mark Harlow Enters SD Hall of Fame
The Oyate Health Center proudly celebrates Dr. Mark Harlow, who has been named to the 2025 class of the South Dakota Hall of Fame in recognition of his lifelong dedication to health and community. A respected physician and servant-leader, Dr. ...
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