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SD Human Services Center Gets Attention

SD Human Services Center Gets Attention

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There has been more attention recently on employee and patient issues at the Human Services Center in Yankton.
Employee injuries and high turnover from the stresses of the job have gotten the attention of state officials.
Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels says most people don’t understand what employees are dealing with….

Michels says new Administrator Troy Jones has been very active in addressing those problems…..

Michels says the legislature authorized more money for employees this year….

Michels says finding employees is a challenge for the state hospital, much like it is for most other businesses in the state.

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