Program Locations
 South
Dakota
Background: Since 2000, South Dakota Department of Public Health
has been funded as a standard project.
Lifestyle Intervention: South Dakota uses "A New Leaf...Choices for
Healthy Living" as their curriculum to emphasize the importance of
living a healthy lifestyle. Women are eligible for three Lifestyle
Interventions the first year they enroll into the program and are seen
either individually or in a group. Teaching methods vary and can be
in-person, telephone, or self-study.
Screening: Risk factor screening includes blood pressure, glucose,
cholesterol and other lipids testing as well as assessing weight,
medical history, tobacco use, poor diet, and physical inactivity.
Sites: South Dakota contracts statewide with more than 250 clinics to
provide Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program services. The
same providers will offer WISEWOMAN screening and refer women to lifestyle
interventions.
Key Partners: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association,
DakotaCare, Indian Health Service, Multicultural Center, St. Mary’s
Healthcare Foundation, South Dakota Department of Corrections, South
Dakota Department of Health–Breast and Cervical Screening Program (All
Women Count!), South Dakota Department of Social Services and South
Dakota State University College of Nursing.
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Page last reviewed: July 31, 2008
Page last modified: July 31, 2008
Content source: Division
for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion
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