University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences

The weather is heating up next week so make sure you know how to take care of skin! UV safety is something that many people forget about, stay skin safe this summer! ☀️🕶️⛅️

It’s Rewind Wednesday!

This week, we’re looking back at our Physical Therapy students’ spring break trip to Guatemala. Through outreach and hands-on experiences, they sharpened their clinical skills while serving communities and making a meaningful impact along the way.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮!

Are you or a loved one looking to drive more safely and comfortably? Join us for CarFit, a free educational program designed to help mature drivers improve the fit between themselves and their vehicle.

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
1111 11th Street
Hawarden, IA 51023

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📞 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁:
Marlee Vanderham, OT
𝟳𝟭𝟮-𝟱𝟱𝟭-𝟯𝟭𝟬𝟴
[email protected]
This event is free and open to the community.

Don't let ticks and mosquitoes ruin your summer! 🦟🌞 Use repellent, perform tick checks, and remove standing water to help prevent bites and reduce the risk of disease. Stay protected while enjoying the outdoors!

The HOSA International Leadership Conference is happening now in Indianapolis, Indiana, and USD School of Health Sciences along with the College of Arts and Sciences is proud to have a piece of South Dakota there! We can't wait to see what this week has in store!

What an incredible week at the 2026 USD Health Care Careers Summer Camp! 🩺 Campers explored a variety of health care professions through hands-on activities, interactive learning experiences, and mentorship from health care professionals. We loved seeing their curiosity, enthusiasm, and passion for helping others. Thank you to everyone who helped make this week a success—we can't wait to see where these future health care professionals go next! ❤️ 🐺

Huge congratulations to Ty Dunse, one of our Class of 2026 PA students, for receiving the William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Scholarship! This scholarship recognizes PA students who are committed to improving access to primary and preventive healthcare for underserved populations. We are proud of your dedication to serving others and can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make throughout your career.

🩺✨ We’re kicking off our Health Care Careers Camp this week! These young aspiring healthcare professionals got hands-on experience exploring a variety of fields within healthcare. From interactive activities to real-world learning opportunities, they’re getting a glimpse into the many paths a career in healthcare can take. Stay tuned to see all the amazing experiences and opportunities they’ll be part of throughout the week! ❤️🐾

Happy National Best Friends Day, tag your best friends in the comments!! ⬇️❤️😁

The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research in Addiction (SPURA) brings together undergraduate researchers from across disciplines to explore substance use disorder and mental health research. Last week, ORSP welcomed this summer’s researchers with a picnic kickoff!