SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Nearly half of South Dakotans live in rural areas, but access to healthcare can be difficult depending on where you live. On Tuesday, leaders met at the Sanford Rural Health Summit to tackle those challenges head-on.

Governor Rhoden made an appearance and highlighted upcoming funding and initiatives designed to expand healthcare so residents can receive the care they need without leaving the community.

“We’re leading the way with new initiatives like telemedicine in motion, which puts telehealth in the back of ambulances all across South Dakota,” said Governor Rhoden. “Now the Trump administration is prioritizing rural healthcare with the Rural Health Transformation Program.”

Several of the strategies center on telehealth systems that are designed t

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