Your health is our mission. Those are words staff at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System embrace every day. As a rural, independent health care system we are dedicated to you - our friends, family, and neighbors.  

We know and understand the nature of healing. Sometimes it is innovative medicine. Other times it is holding a hand. We’re here to support you in your health and wellness journey. Explore our pages for our services, programs, and events available to our community.

Dr. Vijay Rao, new Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center interviews with Mike Tanner, News Director at KWAT. Mike and Dr. Rao discuss how he became interested in caring for patients with cancer, cancer types and treatments, and general screening guidelines during this KWAT original available like a podcast…

For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for women wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2021 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, April 23. This year’s Ladies Night Out will…

We treat you like family, because here you are family. Our team knows and understands the nature of healing. As an independent, rural healthcare system, we have the freedom to follow a mission created by Board Members who are your neighbors. They know our ten county community.

Our Mission

We make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve.

Our Vision

Keystone of Our Community: Exceptional Care Every Day

Your Health : Our Mission

This motto is foundational for our team. It is a reminder to make a positive difference in the health of our community members both within our facility and out in the region. You can expect Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to provide quality and compassionate care, partner with organizations in the region, sponsor wellness initiatives,  bring specialty services to communities outside of Watertown through outreach clinics, and provide support and education through events and articles. You lead the charge of your health and wellness journey, and we are here for you. 

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 After a heart attack, stent placement, or cardiac surgery (coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, or heart transplant) you will need to recover in a safe environment. Cardiac rehabilitation is a four-phase program to help patients help their hearts through exercise and education. In addition to an individualized exercise plan, you will also…

A heart screening helps determine if you're at risk for heart disease. Heart disease is a broad term that includes numerous conditions. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is related to a process called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when a substance called plaque builds up in…

We can’t wait to get together again – that’s why Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Watertown Event Center. BASH 2021 will have an airy, fresh, and welcoming theme to encourage guests to…

Thank you to our Prairie Lakes team and community for working together - over 450 teachers received the Moderna vaccine on Friday, March 12! Follow the link to hear from Joyce Hallauer, a key staff member helping organize Prairie Lakes' vaccine efforts, and see a glimpse of the smooth process…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the opening of its first Staff Respite Lounge, an extension of programs Prairie Lakes has implemented for staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. This lounge was made possible by a $4,000 donation from the Watertown Rotary Club and a $3,000 donation and interior…

“Farmer's lung” is known in medical terms of as hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) and can be compared to (but is different from) a severe allergic reaction.  There are other names for HP such as "bird fanciers lung ", “cheese washer’s lung” and “hot tub lung” -- the only difference is the…