PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota is receiving $7.2 million in federal funding to improve emergency medical services across the state.
The funding comes through the Rural Health Transformation Program and will support 25 projects involving ambulance services, hospitals, community organizations, and educational partners. Planned improvements include faster emergency response capabilities, expanded ambulance-based telemedicine, enhanced EMS training, and upgrades to communications and patient data-sharing systems.
Federal officials say the investment is designed to help first responders reach patients more quickly and improve coordination between rural ambulance crews and healthcare providers.
Governor Larry Rhoden says the funding will strengthen the workforce, technology, and partnerships that support emergency services throughout South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds noted the state has already received 13 million dollars through the program and could receive more than 189 million dollars over the next five years.
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