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Maternal & Child Health Department

Maternal & Child Health Department

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Department is committed to serving the needs of mothers, children, and fathers in the Great Plains region. The Department’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of American Indian families in Great Plains tribal communities through direct service, research, epidemiology, and technical assistance. MCH provides breastfeeding support, home visits, and the promotion of male involvement for mothers and infants, including during the prenatal stage.

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs

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Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Resources

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Contact Information

Maternal & Child Health Department
2611 Elderberry Blvd
Rapid City, SD  57703
(605)-721-1922
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM 

Department Staff

  • Chelsea Randall
    Director of Maternal & Child Health 
  • Rebecca Diehm
    Community Health Worker-Crow Creek 
  • Marlo Free
    Community Health Worker-Standing Rock
  • Christy Hacker
    Program Manager-Rapid City
  • Leona Iyarpeya 
    Community Health Worker-Sisseton
  • Valentina Lafountain 
    Community Health Worker-Turtle Mountain
  • Monta Little Soldier 
    Administrative Coodinator-Rapid City
  • Miranda Muehl 
    Community Health Advocate-Rapid City
  • Jean Nahomni Mani 
    Program Coordinator-Crow Creek
  • Sunshine Oines 
    Community Health Advocate-Rapid City
  • Slena Olvera 
    Community Health Advocate-Sisseton
  • Brooke Pond 
    Program Manager-Rapid City
  • Terri Rattler 
    Program Manager-Rapid City
  • Brian Thompson
    Program Manager-Rapid City
  • Joe Tyon 
    Program Coordinator-Rapid City
  • Kristin Wanna 
    Community Health Worker-Sisseton

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