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BASH 2025 - Off to the Races! Featured

Saturday, May 03, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System)! This year’s event, Off to the Races: Advancing Cancer Detection & Treatment will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at the Watertown Event Center. About BASH 2025  As we celebrate this milestone,…

Neurology Services Available at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. David McKee, a board-certified neurologist with more than 30 years of experience, to our outreach services. Starting the week of June 9, Dr. McKee will provide neurology outreach services in Watertown at the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic one week each month,…

Prairie Lakes General Surgery Offering Services in Sisseton

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes General Surgery is now providing outreach to Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System (CDP) in Sisseton, SD. Dr. Kris Johnson sees patients at this location every other Tuesday. With a goal of providing exceptional health care services that are…

Eric Fjeldheim, PT, Pens a Book About Pain Science

Monday, April 14, 2025
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Eric Fjeldheim, Doctor of Physical Therapy, helped to create the Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center within Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Services. In 2024, he became the Physical Therapy Assistant Program Supervisor at Lake Area Technical College. Eric still see's patients at PLHS on a PRN basis.  The science of pain is…

Severe Weather Awareness Week: April 7 - 11

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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As spring quickly approaches, we must prepare for severe weather. Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions like strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes, lightning, and even hail. Preparation is key as severe thunderstorms can develop quickly, leaving little time to react.  Stay informed—monitor weather alerts from trusted sources and have…

Blood Drive at Specialty Clinic: Monday, May 5

Monday, April 07, 2025
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, May 5 What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank.…

Summer Strength Program for Student-Athletes: Registration Now Open

Friday, April 04, 2025
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MAKE THE OFF-SEASON COUNT The Prairie Lakes strength and conditioning program is designed to take student-athletes to the next level. Our experienced coach Aaron Jung and trainer Jodi DeVaal will guide athletes through an 8-week strength and conditioning program that will focus on speed, strength, and agility to optimize sports…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Remains in Network with Aetna/Multiplan/Claritev

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently notified that Aetna sent letters to patients (with Aetna insurance plans) notifying them that some providers within Prairie Lakes Healthcare System were going out of network. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, including physicians at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic, continue to remain in network with Aetna/Multiplan/Claritev.…

Prairie Lakes Castlewood Clinic to Open April 21!

Monday, March 31, 2025
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We’re excited to bring primary care and physical therapy services to Castlewood, SD! The clinic is located inside the Castlewood Wellness Depot at 111 1st Ave.  Physical Therapy & Rehab Services  Available Mondays and Wednesdays  |  7:30am - 5:00 pm Call 605-882-7700 to schedule an appointment!  Chad Hanson, PT, ATC:…

PLHS Worked Hard this Winter to Become the Keystone of the Community

Friday, March 28, 2025
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Our corporate vision at PLHS is to be the keystone of the Watertown community and surrounding areas. A "keystone" is a central stone in an archway that locks all the others in place. It can also refer to something on which all other associated things depend on.  We have an incredible…
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