From Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Dermatologist: There are many ways we are exposed to the sun during the day. It can be fun partaking in activities under the sun, but it is important to remember good skin care practices. One in five Americans will have skin cancer during their lifetime. I…

-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Smith, April 2023 Rosacea Awareness Month is here! April has been dedicated by the National Rosacea Society as Rosacea Awareness Month.  As the weather is starting to warm up and the sun is starting to shine, it's important to remember to protect your skin. One common…

As the weather warms up PLHS has great educational courses, support groups, and community events in store. Here are some of the featured events happening through June. For a full list visit our Calendar.   Look Good, Feel Better – Look Good…Feel Better meets at 4:30 p.m. the second Monday…

As originally published in The Coteau Shopper According to the US Census Bureau, the number of people age 65 and older in the US is 47.8 million as of July 1, 2015. This group accounts for 14.9% of the total US population. As we age, people around us may begin to…

Dr. Tyler Turbak and I have completed the first round of ACL C.A.M.P. and were lucky enough to work with some pretty awesome kids during the 6-week injury prevention program. Attendance was high, the effort was great, and the kids seemed to have almost as much fun as Tyler and…

The 21st Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 10th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gabe Syhre with a time of 18.52 minutes. Fastest 5K female…

Stacey Thury has a Masters of Physical Therapy and has over fifteen years of experience.

Michael Pesek has a Masters in Physical Therapy and belongs to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Michael works with Prairie Lakes Home Health to provide physical therapy to patients in their homes.

Donna Dettmann graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. As an Occupational Therapist, she develops personalized treatment plans to help individuals of all ages increase strength, endurance, flexibility, and independence to return to an active lifestyle.

She belongs to the American Occupational Therapy Association, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association.

Kristine DeBerg assists Physical Therapists at Prairie Lakes Rehab and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Appointments can not be made with Kristine directly, but she may provide care with the guidance of a Physical Therapist.