WASHINGTON — Today, VA announced that Veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors now have access to expanded burial benefits to help with end-of-life expenses related to a Veteran’s grav...

Hundreds of legislative issues are considered each year by the governor, South Dakota agencies, legislators, constituents, and lobbyists. During the 2023 legislative session, 517 legislative bills an...

Most people with mental illness face stigmas at some point. Stigmas can occur when people harbor negative views about things they might not fully understand. Stigmas can arise among friendships, with...

Happy 2023! I hope you are looking forward to the exciting year ahead of us. We had a great first MS committee meeting in January and the enthusiasm for growth is present throughout the entire organi...

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is a time for everyone to learn more about the neurological disease that currently affects almost one million Americans. About 200 people are diagnosed with MS each...

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sara Ackert, as the Medical Center Director for VA Sioux Falls Health Care System, VISN 23 effective March 12, 2023. Ms. Ackert is currently the Assoc...

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting nominations for South Dakota’s “Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedication” program. South Dakota has dedicated 29 bridges honoring 32...

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Jan. 10, 2023) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake today released the following statement on today’s announcement of Mike Bost (R-Ill.) as Chairman of the...

Starting Jan. 17, all veterans will be able to access emergency mental health care free of charge at any Veterans Affairs medical facility or outside clinic, regardless of whether they are already en...

When: Sat. Mar 11, 2023, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm ET Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 909 West 33rd Street, Sioux Falls , SD Cost: Free Rsvp The Stand Up for Women Veterans Retreat is FREE for all wome...