Employee Health Office

Supporting a culture of health and safety that enhances the well-being and quality of life for employees and their families.

The Employee Health Office prioritizes your health and safety above all else.

Office Safety
  • Stay clutter free
  • Use a stepladder when reaching for something at an elevated height
  • Watch for corners
  • Close the door to file cabinets and cupboards
  • Safe stacking – when using shelving or cupboards, keep weight capacity in mind
Injury Prevention – Stretching
  • Stimulates blood flow
  • Increases flexibility
  • Enhances coordination
  • Improves posture
  • Elevates body awareness
  • Calms stress
  • Increases comfort during workday
  • Improves productivity
Tips: Warm up first with a gentle walk, cold muscles increase the risk of a pulled or a tear in the muscle. Hold a stretch for 10-30 seconds, avoid bouncing. Stay pain free; if you feel pain in a stretch you’ve gone too far. Breathe normally and stretch both sides. Stay away from stretches if you have current muscle strains, fractured bones, or joint sprains.

Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program that pays medical and disability benefits for work-related injuries and diseases. Risk Administration Services, Inc. (RAS) administers the Workers’ Compensation Program. If you have questions, call 888.585.5075. Click here to view all Workers' Comp forms and documents.

The LiveWellSD Program empowers employees and their families to take charge of their total well-being to live their best life at work and at home. Whether you want to be more physically fit, socially connected, emotionally balanced, or financially secure, we have resources to support you on your well-being journey. Click here to learn more about LiveWellSD. This also includes the work done by our Well-Being Champions!

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is sponsored by the South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program and Administered by ComPsych® and GuidanceResources®. This service is offered at no cost to benefit-eligible employees and their spouses, dependents and household members.

Wondr Health is a new option available to all benefit-eligible state employees and dependents aged 18 and older who are enrolled in the State health plan. Wondr is a digital weight loss program with a personalized approach that fits any lifestyle, with a short video format and helpful mobile app to teach skills that will last a lifetime—at no cost to you. Visit WondrHealth.com today!

General FAQ

What is the Employee Health Office?
A new division within the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration that provides support and resources for the health and well-being of employees and their families.

How do I contact the EHO?
You can contact the Employee Health Office by contacting the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration at 605.773.3148, or email EmpHealthOffice@state.sd.us.

What do I do if my medical provider takes me off work?
If you are taken off work by your medical provider, you need to contact your supervisor, and your RAS claim representative. A work note must be received from your medical provider if you are unable to return to work or are given work restrictions.

What happens if I am given work restrictions?
You must obtain a work note from your medical provider and present the work note to your supervisor and RAS claim representative. The employees human resource team together with the RAS claim representative and the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Return-to-Work Coordinator will work together to support the employee and identify temporary work assignments that meet the work restrictions.