Personalized Support for
Better Health with
Enhance®Wellness South Dakota
Individual Coaching for Managing Chronic Health Issues
Program Overview
The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) is partnering with the SD Department of Health to offer free one-on-one health coaching to people managing chronic health conditions across the state.
Enhance®Wellness (EW) is a proven coaching model that complements provider care and other health self-management programs. Each person is paired with a personal health and wellness coach for six months. Together, they use simple tools and guided questions to build a customized Health Action Plan.
Who The Program Serves
Adults in South Dakota who are managing at least one chronic health condition – especially those in rural, western, and Tribal communities, and people at higher risk of hospital visits or complications. Chronic health conditions include but are not limited to:
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Early-stage Brain Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Lung Disease
- Obesity
- Pain
Expected Results
- People feel more confident managing their health and taking their medication as prescribed.
- Stronger connections between participants, providers, and community resources.
- Fewer avoidable emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.
- A lasting network of community coaches supporting South Dakota for years to come.
Connect With Us
Let’s connect. We’re here to help.
Carrie Howard
Carrie.Howard@sdfmc.org
Stephanie Hanson
Stephanie.Hanson@sdfmc.org
Jess Danko
Jess.Danko@sdfmc.org
Funding Disclosure: This webpage is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a financial assistance award totaling $150,000.00 with 100% funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.