February in South Dakota is prime time for ice fishing, snowmobiling, and day dreaming for warmer summer days to come. February also happens to be Kids ENT Health Month. Parents are often busy taking their children to their primary care physician during this time for ear, nose, and throat (ENT)…
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Employee Benefits
We value our employees’ contributions and support their growth.
- Medical, dental, and vision care insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid-Time-Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income to pay for out-of-pocket medical and daycare expenses expenses)
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement plan (403)B
- Membership discount at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
- Employee activities and events
- Cafeteria discount
- Various discounts at businesses around Watertown
Prairie Lakes at a Glance
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, located in Watertown, SD, is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. We provide care to a rural region around Watertown, SD to our neighbors, friends, and family.
Hospital Care
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is licensed to operate 81 acute care hospital beds including labor and delivery, telemetry, critical care, and general hospital. Hospital services also include a 24-hour emergency department, surgery capabilities, and services providing diagnostics and imaging services.
Specialty Care
Prairie Lakes also operates Prairie Lakes Cancer Center, Prairie Lakes Mallard Pointe Surgical Center, Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, dialysis units in Sisseton, SD, Watertown, SD and Ortonville, MN. Specialty services are a focus of PLHS to bring needed care to the region.
Learn more: Medical Services | Awards | Patient Testimonials
Our Community
Prairie Lakes is based in family-friendly Watertown, a town with a population of approximately 22,000, located in northeastern South Dakota. Our region is known for hunting, fishing, golfing, and lake activities. Excellent schools and local businesses support our progressive community.
Learn more about Watertown: Watertown Works | City of Watertown website | Northeast South Dakota Tourism
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2019 will be held Saturday May 11 at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual gala fundraising event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers. BASH 2019 will…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is…
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Randy and his wife live in Watertown and enjoy golfing together. A short time ago, breathing problems were affecting Randy’s life and over-the-counter products were not helping him breathe easier and get restful sleep. He heard about Dr. Mancell with Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, & Throat and, after a clinic…
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Whether shoveling snow, lifting weights, or even picking up children or grandchildren, most of us have experienced an episode of acute low back pain. In fact, 25% of Americans report having low back pain within the last three months. Acute pain simply means occurring within the last three months, whereas…
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is among the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. PLHS was recently notified of the designation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The determining factors for the top 20 rural community hospitals were based on eight…
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