Stand in the mirror and take a selfie. Now straighten up! Your posture that is.  Slouching isn’t only bad for your health, it makes you look heavier too. Improve your selfie and your health by practicing better posture! The more you practice, the less it’ll feel awkward. As you develop stronger muscles, good posture…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation holds campaigns throughout the year to fulfill its mission and its impact on the lives of people receiving healthcare in our region. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to any of these events, please contact the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation office at 605.882.7631 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Upcoming Campaigns:

B.A.S.H. 2025 - Saturday, May 3rd (held annually) 

BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) is an annual gala social event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation to raise funds for a specific cause at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. The evening consists of a social hour, gourmet dinner and dessert, live and silent auctions and fabulous entertainment.    

For questions, please contact Lisa Dahl, Foundation’s Executive Director at 882-7631. 

Read more about the cause Give Tomorrows. 

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Yellow Rose Week - June 2 - 6, 2025 (held annually the first full week of June)

Yellow Rose Week is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF). It is held the first full week of June each year. Typically yellow roses and bouquets are sold by dedicated volunteers, at local businesses and in other communities in the region. Monetary donations are encouraged and appreciated at any time.  

The SJMF may be able to assist with a grant of up to $2,000 per year. This grant is meant to help cover the cost of medical bills, medications, travel related to medical care, groceries, utilities, or rent/mortgage. Approximately $33,000 in grants are distributed each year. Since the fund's inception in 1999, we have awarded over $540,000 to more than 890 individuals. 

Suzanne Jacobson was a healthcare provider in Watertown who lost her battle with cancer in 1998. The SJMF is a memorial created by Suzanne’s family and friends to continue her legacy of compassionately caring for others.

Read more about the cause Give Help

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Hospital Hill Run - June 7, 2025 (held annually in June) 

Part of the proceeds from this annual run and walk held every June is given to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. The fundraiser features a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate and encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Caring Club House. 

The Prairie Lakes Caring Club House exists to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers who receive services through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. As Prairie Lakes grows as a regional medical center more people come to Watertown for their healthcare needs. As part of our mission to provide compassionate care, we are proud to offer his special home to help ease the burdens individuals may face during a medical experience. Volunteers assist guests daily at the Caring Club House. More than 350 guests are served each year.

Read more about the cause Give Shelter

The Prairie Lakes Caring Club House was built in May 2003 to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, their families and caregivers. As Prairie Lakes Healthcare System grows as a regional medical center, more people travel to Watertown for medical services. As part of our mission to provide compassionate care, we are proud to offer this special home to help ease the burdens families and caregivers may face during…

Hospice at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of a terminally ill patient while respecting the patient's and family's right to make decision that affects their life and death. Help is available in coping with the physical pain and symptoms that are sometimes associated with the final stages of life. Physicians, nurses and social workers may provide medications and counseling to…

The SJMF may be able to assist with a grant of up to $2,000 per year. This grant is meant to help cover the cost of medical bills, medications, travel related to medical care, groceries, utilities, or rent/mortgage. Approximately $33,000 in grants are distributed each year. Since the fund's inception in 1999, we have awarded over $540,000 to more than 890 individuals.  About the Cause The Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund…

The General Fund at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation assures the legacy of your gift is used in the area of greatest need. This means your donation to the General Fund is all-inclusive and provides resources for multiple hospital departments for service enhancement and growth opportunities arise. Your Gift May Be Used At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System To… Contribute to the effort of enhancing medical specialty services. Fortify existing programs…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award®  as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care for a third consecutive year. This evidence-based designation is the only Emergency Care award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that considers…

The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is incredibly grateful for the students at the Watertown Christian School! Together, the students made and donated 16 warm and fuzzy blankets to patients staying at the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. When Principal Nancy Weber contacted the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation about the students’…

Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery specialist Dr. Jered Mancell was a guest panelist on the show Prairie Doc, broadcasted on SDPB. The panel covered the topic "How to Deal with Congestion" and also included Allergists Dr. Luzier and Dr. Maclean Smith. Watch the show: Read More: Dr. Jered Mancell