Best Healthcare in South Dakota — 19 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit courts hear family matters in each of its seven judicial circuits. The Division of Child Support operates under DSS. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the largest cities. Dakota Plains Legal Services, East River Legal Services, and the South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.

19 Resources

1. Planned Parenthood — Sioux Falls

Reproductive health services, contraception, STI testing, and women's wellness exams in Sioux Falls. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

605-361-5100 · 4101 S Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Falls Community Health — Sioux Falls

Federally qualified health center providing affordable primary care for uninsured and underinsured women in Sioux Falls. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-367-8793 · 521 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

3. Rapid City Community Health Center

Affordable primary care and women's health services on a sliding fee scale in Rapid City. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-721-8589 · 711 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

4. SD Medicaid — Department of Social Services — Free

State Medicaid program providing health coverage for qualifying low-income women and families in Pierre. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3165 · 700 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Avera Health — Women's Services

Comprehensive women's health including obstetrics, gynecology, and breast care in Sioux Falls. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-322-4800 · 1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Sanford Health — Women's Health

Full spectrum women's healthcare services across eastern South Dakota. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-333-1000 · 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Indian Health Service — Great Plains Area — Free

Free healthcare for eligible Native American women at IHS facilities in Aberdeen. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-226-7581 · 115 4th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. SD Department of Health — Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening — Free

Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for qualifying uninsured women in Pierre. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3361 · 600 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas

Network of community health centers providing affordable care for women in Sioux Falls. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid are widely accepted; uninsured women can ask about financial assistance. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-275-2076 · 4601 S Oxbow Ave Suite 104, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

10. HealthCare.gov — Free

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace — apply for coverage, see plans, and check if you qualify for Medicaid for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at healthcare.gov with no registration required.

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11. Medicaid.gov — Free

Federal Medicaid program information and state-by-state eligibility and enrollment for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 with no registration required.

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12. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

Federal directory of community health centers offering sliding-scale primary care nationwide for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov with no registration required.

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13. Planned Parenthood — Free

Reproductive and sexual health care including birth control, STI testing, cancer screening, and prenatal care for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at plannedparenthood.org with no registration required.

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14. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

HHS office providing women's health information, helpline 1-800-994-9662, and resources. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.gov with no registration required.

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15. CDC Women's Health — Free

Centers for Disease Control resources on women's health topics from cancer prevention to maternal health. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at cdc.gov with no registration required.

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16. Susan G. Komen — Free

Breast cancer support, screening referrals, and financial assistance. 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at komen.org with no registration required.

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17. American Cancer Society — Free

Free cancer information, patient support, transportation, and lodging programs. 1-800-227-2345 for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at cancer.org with no registration required.

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18. March of Dimes — Free

Improving maternal and infant health. Resources for pregnancy, birth defects, and NICU support for women. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at marchofdimes.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

19. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

Advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls through research, advocacy, and education. Services include primary care, women's health screenings, prenatal care, and family planning. Available online 24/7 at bwhi.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in South Dakota?
Women's Corner tracks 19 healthcare resources for women in South Dakota.
Are healthcare resources in South Dakota free?
13 of the 19 listed healthcare resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in South Dakota have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Aberdeen.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in South Dakota?
Featured entries include Planned Parenthood — Sioux Falls, Falls Community Health — Sioux Falls, Rapid City Community Health Center, SD Medicaid — Department of Social Services, Avera Health — Women's Services.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
9 of 19 South Dakota healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.