Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the second consecutive year. The Center of Disease Control estimates that over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. This award recognizes Prairie Lakes’ commitment and success in implementing…

November is a month filled with health observances. One that doesn’t get talked about enough is National Family Caregivers. There are over 90 million family caregivers in the nation, lets recognize them this month for allowing their loved ones to stay home longer. Take a look at these amazing facts…

This month we honor Home Care and Hospice staff.  Home Health and Hospice services allow people to get the help they need where they want to be… in their homes. We recognize that caring for a loved one who is still living at home is difficult sometimes. Providing the care…

Six Simple and Smart Facts About Antibiotic Use Antibiotics are life-saving drugs Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections Some ear infections DO NOT require an antibiotic Most sore throats DO NOT require an antibiotic Green colored mucus is NOT a sign that an antibiotic is needed There are potential risks when taking any…

The holidays bring comfort and joy.. but they may also bring unwanted, added weight. This season change up your recipes and try these for a healthy, yet delicious alternative. All recipes are diabetes friendly, with carb facts, in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. Herb-Roasted Turkey: 0g carbs | serves 12.…

Prairie Lakes collaborates to bring quality healthcare to our region. Jill Fuller, CEO and President of Prairie Lakes emphasizes that in an interview with Kris Bevill for the November, 2014 Edition of Prairie Business. The article includes interviews from three independent healthcare organizations about their strategies to thrive. Kris Bevill of Prairie…

This week Prairie Lakes/Sodexo Dietitians bring you a Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork recipe with sweet potatoes and peppers. This recipe is healthy, quick, and budget-friendly. Total carbs: 44g. Ingredients:  Pork: 1 pound pork tenderloin | ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper | ½ teaspoon garlic powderApricot Glaze: ½ cup sugar-free apricot preserves | ¼ teaspoon crushed red…

Prairie Lakes offers screenings for stroke, heart attack, and heart disease with the Stroke Detect and Target Heart programs. For only $45 you can give someone you love the thoughtful gift of a screening. No doctor referral is needed. Both Men and Women 40-75 years of age are eligible for…

With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to start checking off our gift list. Toys can be so fun to buy for children, but some can be dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 265,000 emergency room visits were toy-related injuries. Before purchasing a toy…

Influenza (the flu) can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Anyone can get sick from the flu. National Influenza Vaccination Week provides an important opportunity for our community to tell people how important it is to get an annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated…