SDFMC Job Application The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care has a mission to improve quality of life for all South Dakotans by collaborating with healthcare professionals and community partners to achieve excellence in care. By pursing the organizational values to seek excellence, develop professionals, focus on outcomes, manage with integrity, and collaborate with partners,ContinueContinue reading “SDFMC Seeking Project Communications Manager”
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Infection Lurks at Every Tooth
Oral care goes beyond maintaining teeth. The mouth tells a story about a person’s overall health, including revealing infection. Infection prevention and control practices in the dental setting are important for protecting those receiving and providing care. When working in the oral cavity, the body’s defense mechanisms are bypassed. Ensuring processes provide the highest levelContinueContinue reading “Infection Lurks at Every Tooth “
Counting Kicks Saves Babies
Feeling a baby moving is one of the true joys and wonders of pregnancy. From the first soft flutters to the clear kicks and rolls, women often recognize and look forward to routine movement to connect with their baby during pregnancy. Count the Kicks brings attention to changes in baby movement and triggers women toContinueContinue reading “Counting Kicks Saves Babies “
Summer Safety with Little Ones
The days are getting longer, and summer is right around the corner! For most people, summertime fun is the highlight of the year; and it’s important to stay safe while outside, especially with kids. Emily Carlson, RN, Bright Start home visiting nurse, points out, “I live for summer, and I love getting my littles involved inContinueContinue reading “Summer Safety with Little Ones “
Preparing Community PODS for Emergencies
Emergencies are unexpected and being prepared often saves lives. Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) provides the structure and tools to keep communities and volunteers safe in the event of a public health emergency. Point of Dispensing (POD) sites are essential for distributing medical counter measures, such as vaccines or other medications, to larger amounts of people. ContinueContinue reading “Preparing Community PODS for Emergencies”
Secure Attachment: A mother to baby bond
From the pregnancy test to the first kick and finally holding the baby for the first time, each moment creates a memory and strengthens the bond between a mother and baby. Learning about secure attachment helps create a better bond from the start of the parenting journey. First time mothers who meet the income requirementsContinueContinue reading “Secure Attachment: A mother to baby bond “
CDC Project Firstline Town Hall May 16
May 11, 2023, marks the expiration of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the infection control recommendations for healthcare facilities. To support healthcare workers to understand the updated recommendations and how they may be implemented in various facilities and settings,ContinueContinue reading “CDC Project Firstline Town Hall May 16”
Sharing Pregnancy Milestones with First-Time Moms
Becoming pregnant is a major milestone in a person’s life. However, there are numerous mini-milestones sprinkled along the 40-week pregnancy journey. A very memorable milestone is feeling the baby move for the first time! The Bright Start program in South Dakota is here to help first-time mothers along their journey of pregnancy and be thereContinueContinue reading “Sharing Pregnancy Milestones with First-Time Moms”
Nurses Week May 6-12: Thank You to all Nurses
It’s a special week in the medical field! May 6- 12, 2023, is Nurses Week and an opportunity to appreciate nurses who work tirelessly for their patients. South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) encourages everyone to reach out and send thanks to the nurses in their life. Nancy McDonald, BSN, RN, CPHQ, director of qualityContinueContinue reading “Nurses Week May 6-12: Thank You to all Nurses “
A Positive Start to Motherhood
No one would be here today without a special woman in their life. Mothers play an important role in every child’s life, whether it is their first or last! They impact their child’s growth and development and set the foundation for learning. Let’s celebrate all mothers, especially first-time mothers, this coming Mother’s Day! SDFMC Bright Start is a partContinueContinue reading “A Positive Start to Motherhood”