Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has successfully attested for Stage Two Meaningful Use and is proud to be the first healthcare facility in the state to do so. Meaningful Use is a nationwide program with three stages of objectives to use certified electronic health records (EHR) technology to improve quality and…

With the new year around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions. Eating healthy is always a great New Year’s resolution. Let us help. Here are 6 of the 13 delicious swaps for a heart-healthy diet from Everyday Health: 1- Eat Fish 2- Include more Omega-3s like walnuts…

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Know the warning signs, the risk factors, and how to detect your own stroke risk by following this simple infographic:   For more information on Stroke Screening at Prairie Lakes click here. More information on stroke risks, treatments,…

The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop near Summit, South Dakota knows firsthand the support the Cancer Center can provide patients. A coworker, Val Moen, is a breast cancer survivor and has inspired many locals and travelers. Val Moen is a beacon of good spirits to all who’ve been affected by cancer.…

Are you traveling over the holidays? Do you have a winter weather kit in your vehicle? Many people don’t realize the importance of having a winter disaster kit in their vehicles until they get stranded. Keep you and your family safe on the roads this winter. Here is everything you…

While most young people are writing letters to Santa and thinking about their gifts under the tree, Braedon and Avery Zaug did just the opposite- they thought about what they could give to others. It all started when Braedon and Avery’s great grandmother gave them “Christmas money”. Instead of spending…

Prairie Lakes Home Health Office will move from their current location on Highway 212 to Prairie Lakes’ hospital campus this week. Home Care, Home Connections and Hospice services will now be based out of the hospital. Please note Home Health's phone, fax, and mailing address will remain the same. New…

Darin Musser, SD Accounts Manager of National Medical Resources (NMR) presented a $2,000 check to Alison Gilbertson, Executive Director of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. NMR is a leading locum tenens physician and nurse practitioner staffing company based in Bismarck, North Dakota. It provides services to hospitals and facilities in…

Measles has been in the news lately and the disease has hit close to home with six cases in Davison County. Now is a great opportunity to learn about the disease and how to best protect your family. What is measles? Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable…

Greg Benson and Jennifer Whisman welcomed their new child Marley-Ann Rose at 8:34 p.m. January 2nd, weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and measuring 18 ¾ inches in length. Marley-Ann is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown in 2015. Her parents, brothers Johnathan, Devlin,…