Health Education and Promotion Council

The Health Education and Promotion Council (HEAPC) is a not-for-profit organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The organization is comprised of 5 to 9 employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. HEAPC provides a range of services aimed at improving health and educational outcomes in the communities it serves. Their work as a regional technical assistant connects communities and professionals with expertise in public health, education, epidemiology, and social services. HEAPC also plans, implements, and evaluates initiatives focused on both short-term and long-term health and educational goals. HEAPC's public health initiatives concentrate on increasing awareness of disease conditions, associated risk factors, and effective prevention and management strategies. Their educational initiatives focus on expanding student engagement with STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math), enhancing cultural competency within educational institutions and curricula, and reducing achievement gaps and dropout rates among at-risk student populations. HEAPC is dedicated to bridging the gap between the public and the latest scientific research and best practice models. For more information about HEAPC and their services, please visit their website at heapc.org.