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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Inside KELOLAND: Health and wellness
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — On this week's Inside KELOLAND we are focusing on health and the benefits of working out. People in Sioux Falls have the opportunity to join others for a 100-day challenge. The Mayor's Fitness Challenge kicked off its 5th year on April 26th. 'The last four years, we really focused on miles; it was a 100 miles in 100 days is what we encouraged people to do. This year, we are mixing it up a little bit. We are asking people to try and do 100 workouts in 100 days,' Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken said. TenHaken says he hopes the change will encourage more people to get involved. Medical Director for Falls Community Health Dr. Jennifer Tinguely says there are many benefits to exercising. 'Your blood pressure can improve, your cholesterol numbers can improve, you're much less likely to develop a chronic disease like diabetes if you are exercising,' Dr. Tinguely said. Dr. Tinguely says research shows exercise can also benefit your mental health. You can find workout trackers and other resources on the Mayor's Fitness Challenge webpage. Nearly one million people are diagnosed with it every year in the United States. A Sioux Falls woman is sharing her recovery journey after she experienced a blood clot in her lungs. The role of a Doula is expanding in KELOLAND. They provide information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and just after childbirth. Some insurance plans and even Medicaid help cover the cost of hiring one. A Sioux Falls couple is sharing their experience of having a Doula. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
SF health assessment highlights 3 priorities
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new report is providing a look at the health of the population in the Sioux Falls area. The Community Health Assessment is done for the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area every three years. Dell Rapids veteran is back home from the Super Bowl On Wednesday, the Sioux Falls Health Department and local hospitals presented the report for 2025. The 2025 Community Health Assessment lists three health priorities over the next three years. One of them is healthy living and chronic disease prevention. City of Sioux Falls Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jennifer Tinguely, highlighted obesity, which can lead to other health issues. 'Here in Sioux Falls in our MSA, we do have a very high percentage of our residents living with obesity. Our statistic, it's 37 percent of adults in the MSA do qualify as being obese,' Tinguely said. Another priority is adolescent mental health. 'In South Dakota, suicide is the leading cause of death in young population, so ages 10-29. The leading cause of death is somebody taking their own life,' Tinguely said. The third priority is access to care, particularly oral health. According to the report, roughly a quarter of adults in the Sioux Falls MSA do not get an annual dental visit. 'So dentists in our community. How can we strengthen those efforts whether it's private sector dentists and also we run a dental clinic,' Sioux Falls Health Department Director Joe Kippley said. Kippley says it will take more than clinicians to address the priorities. 'But other nonprofits, community resources to take a holistic approach to it,' Kippley said. The report was compiled using surveys, focus groups, and other sources such as the state health 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
