News and Announcements

Enjoy the Foundation Tree at the Annual Watertown Area Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation was lucky enough to be selected to decorate a tree for all to enjoy – and they need your support by selecting their tree as your favorite! Each year the Watertown Area Community Foundation randomly selects fifteen (15) area non-profit organizations to be featured in their…

National Influenza Vaccination Week: Reminder to Get Vaccinated!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) runs December 2nd - December 6th! This week is a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this flu season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not…

2024 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one. Prairie Lakes Hospice invites you to join us on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service.   Prairie Lakes Hospice will…

Help Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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What is antimicrobial resistance‎? Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs, like bacteria and fungi, develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs are not killed and continue to grow. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat that is estimated to cause more than…

Sharing the Spirit - Free Rooms for Patient Families

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Free Rooms for Families of Local Patients My Place Hotel and Quality Inn & Suites in Watertown are providing free rooms for out-of-town families visiting their loved ones in nursing homes, hospitals, and treatment centers on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.  There are a limited number of rooms…

We're Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov 10-16

Monday, November 11, 2024
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National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible contributions of NP professionals. Named the #1 Best Job and Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report, NPs can be found in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes and private practices. As clinicians who…

Prairie Lakes is Launching a New Podcast!

Monday, November 11, 2024
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We have exciting news... Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is launching a podcast! Starting Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. we will be uploading new episodes to our "Hear From Experts, Here for You!" podcast. Episodes can be found on our YouTube channel, on our website, and on our social media…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System included in Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 List

Monday, November 04, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – November 4, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on October 23rd, 2024, and…

New PLHS Health & Wellness Expo Coming Soon! Featured

Friday, November 01, 2024
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th at the Codington County Extension Building as we present our new annual health event - the Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo! After many years of producing Ladies Night Out, we are reformatting our annual health education event to better serve our entire community -…

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Hosts Public Vaccination Clinic on Monday, Nov. 11th

Friday, November 01, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be offering an Influenza and COVID vaccination clinic at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main on Monday, November 11th.  Public Vaccination Clinic Event Details: Date: Monday, November 11th Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in service available Influenza Vaccine Cost: Influenza: $0 (insurance will be billed)…
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