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Critical Care Unit Moved to Renovated Second Floor Wing
Friday, December 01, 2023
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Construction activity on the 2nd floor east wing of the patient care area at Prairie Lakes began in May 2023 to make way for relocation of the Critical Care Unit (CCU). Construction was completed at the beginning of November 2023 and the space is now fully operational on the 2nd…
Americans Living in Rural Areas at Higher Risk of Developing COPD
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD causes breathing problems that can worsen over time. Anyone can develop COPD, but smokers or ex-smokers and…
Prairie Lakes Celebrates Home Care and Hospice Month
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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We are excited to celebrate Home Care & Hospice Month during the month of November. This is the time to recognize and celebrate the people — from administrators to clinicians to social workers and volunteers — who bring exceptional healthcare into the homes of some of the most vulnerable patients in…
2023 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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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, November 30th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service. Prairie Lakes Hospice…
PLHS is Celebrating National Nurse Practitioner Week: November 12-18, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible contributions of NP professionals. Nurse practitioners are highly educated and trained medical professionals. They serve in a variety of direct patient roles and are valuable members of the patient care team. From the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, "For…
Remember to Protect your Skin - Especially in the Winter
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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November is Healthy Skin Month! Living in our Northeast South Dakota region can be particularly hard on your skin, especially in the winter. Here are some tips to help keep your skin healthy throughout the winter months. With our cold and dry winters you have to put a little extra…
Chemical Peels Added to the List of Dermatology Services
Monday, November 13, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic now offers Professional Chemical Peels! They offer a variety of professional chemical peels by Glytone to remove damaged skin cells and improve the appearance and texture of the skin being treated. Chemical peels, which are a cosmetic treatment, are being offered in two different depth options, based…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer, Lynn Severson
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Lynn Severson to the administrative leadership staff. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Severson will provide executive leadership for financial management at PLHS. Severson grew up in Duluth, MN and received her accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin Superior followed later…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Two New Hospitalists to Inpatient Services
Friday, October 27, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Hamid Assadi, MD and John Kinross-Wright, MD to our team of Hospitalists who manage the medical care for patients who are hospitalized at Prairie Lakes. Prairie Lakes Hospitalists are medical doctors with expertise in internal medicine and family practice. Dr. Assadi received…
Prairie Lakes Helps You Get Winter Ready
Monday, October 23, 2023
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October 25th marked South Dakota's Winter Readiness Day! During that time, our healthcare safety team spent time gearing up for the chilly temperatures and what that means for our patients and potential patients, visitors, and staff. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be sharing winter prepardeness tips all season long to ensure…
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