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Why Rural Healthcare Matters in South Dakota

Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

(HOWARD, SD) – Horizon Health doesn’t just serve rural communities. We belong to them.

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Horizon Health cares about our local communities because they’re our communities too. We live and work alongside are patients and our committed to quality, accessible care.

We’re in the stands at your home football games. Our children ride the same school bus. We know the rewards and challenges of living on the land. We’re committed to providing healthcare close to home, so distance isn’t a barrier to the care you need.

Many of our providers and staff serve in their hometowns. They understand the value of a small-town life.

For more than 45 years, Horizon Health has been caring for rural South Dakotans.

The friendly faces you see at our Horizon Health clinics are backed by a network of 19 communities delivering medical, dental and behavioral healthcare through 80,000 patient visits each year.

Living in rural South Dakota has many advantages, but distance can make healthcare harder to access. That’s why Horizon Health offers transportation assistance so getting to an appointment isn’t another barrier to getting the care you need.

Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Whether you have insurance or need help paying for care, Horizon Health is here for you. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.

Our chronic care management programs help patients living with heart disease and diabetes manage their health so they can keep doing the things they love.

Annual wellness visits help patients stay current on recommended screenings, establish a healthy baseline and identify concerns early, when treatment is often simpler and more effective.

Horizon’s Behavioral Health team offers a confidential space to cope with daily stress because your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Our Horizon Health Foundation invests in scholarships, workforce development and initiatives that help educate and retain the next generation of healthcare professionals for rural communities.

The people who make rural communities strong deserve healthcare close to home. These communities are our homes too. We’re committed to helping our neighbors stay healthy today and ensuring quality care is here for generations to come.

We’re here when you need us. Contact your nearest Horizon Health clinic to schedule an appointment.

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