Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas

05/26/2026

Your health deserves care—wherever you go. As a tribal member, you can enroll in Marketplace insurance any time and get covered for little or no cost.

You'll still have access to IHS services, which can support you and your community. But you'll also have access to services and care outside IHS at other local clinics.

Get the care you need, when you need it with a Marketplace plan when you enroll (for free) at your local community health center.

👉Learn more at getcoverednorthdakota.org

05/09/2026

Medicaid has made a difference to thousands of South Dakotans—maybe even to you. Whether it helped you afford life-saving treatment, receive access to prescriptions or mental health care, or simply see a doctor when you needed one, your story can make an impact.

Your voice and your story matters! Your experience can help protect access to care for families across our communities.

💬 Share your story today: https://communityhealthcare.net/medicaid-stories/

05/08/2026

Real impact happens in communities. Our Get Covered South Dakota Navigator team is working statewide to connect people with affordable health coverage, ensuring more South Dakotans know where to turn for help.

Great conversations and strong connections at the annual CHW Annual Conference in Mitchell, SD—equipping partners with resources to connect individuals to Get Covered South Dakota Navigator services and strengthen access to health care coverage.

getcoveredsouthdakota.org

(Shown behind the table from left to right: Emily Haberling, Outreach & Enrollment Navigator; Brittany Zephier, Navigator Program Manager)

04/30/2026

Thank you Senator John Hoeven, Senator Kevin Cramer, and Rep. Dusty Johnson for championing health center funding in the FY27 Appropriations Letter.

Community Health Centers keep care local, affordable, and accessible. We’re grateful for your support!

04/29/2026

We're thrilled to announce that CHAD is officially a member of the Together for School Meals coalition! 🍎

We know that access to nutritious meals is critical for North Dakota children's success. By joining this movement to put free school meals for all on the ballot, we are adding our voice to the table to ensure every student in our state has the foundation they need to thrive.

04/29/2026

CHAD is proud to announce the launch of the Great Plains Clinically Integrated Network (GPCIN), a new collaboration of 15 health centers serving more than 162,000 patients across North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and neighboring states.

“Together, we’re building a high-quality, accessible system of care for all,” said Shelly Ten Napel, CEO of CHAD.

Built on more than 40 years of partnership, GPCIN supports value-based care, shared services, and long-term sustainability for rural communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cC5GKL

04/28/2026

The GPCIN Summit & Strategic Planning Conference has officially kicked off in Rapid City!

​We’re spending the next few days in the Black Hills collaborating on the future of clinical integration and regional health care strategy. Looking forward to turning these big ideas into a roadmap for better patient outcomes.

​Let’s get to work!

https://communityhealthcare.net/gpcin/

04/15/2026

We’re stronger together. Dakota Health Center Voices ensures advocates across ND & SD have a powerful platform to shape health policy and support community health centers.

🔗 Join today: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f8eafaa0b74d4c8ab571381abc56e239

04/08/2026

Syphilis is a bacterial STI that may cause serious health issues if untreated — but it is curable. Symptoms vary and sometimes aren’t obvious. Talk with your provider about your risk, how often to test, and treatment options.