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Bev's Story: Advanced Shoulder Surgery Featured
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
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Bev Paulsen, a retired PLHS surgical nurse, sat down with us and shared her experience of exceptional care during her recent reverse total shoulder replacement and recovery with Prairie Lakes Orthopedics and Rehab Services. Her message focuses on not needing to leave Watertown to receive advanced care for her personalized…
Registration Now Open for Spring Grief Support Group Starting April 8
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a new six-week session on Tuesday, April 8th. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief,…
Our Registered Dietitians are Celebrating National Nutrition Month
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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March is National Nutrition Month and our PLHS Registered Dietitians have a full month of exciting, and educational, events planned to celebrate! National Nutrition Month is held annually in March as a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on…
Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on March 24
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Your Blood Matters. 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. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…
Sip Smarter: Uncovering the Hidden Sugar in Your Favorite Drinks
Monday, February 24, 2025
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We all know about added sugar, but let's take a closer look at the surprising sugar content in everyday beverages and how it affects our health. At our recent Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo, we found one of the most popular demonstrations was the "Sugar Demo" provided by our…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Recognized by Chartis as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Monday, February 17, 2025
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – February 17, 2025 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the…
Know Your Numbers For Heart Health: Take the Quiz Today!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Women know a lot of numbers by heart - phone numbers, anniversaries, birthdays, pin numbers, and passwords. But what about your blood pressure? February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and…
Cold Winter Weather Affects Common Ear, Nose and Throat Issues
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
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Is the old wives' tale true? Can you really catch a cold by going out in the cold weather without a coat? Although cold temperatures may not directly produce illness, there are reasons to believe the cold, dry winter months can exacerbate symptoms and make it more likely to suffer…
Donate Blood & Save a Life: Monday, February 24
Friday, January 31, 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, February 24th 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.…
Hear From PLHS Providers at the 80th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show
Friday, January 31, 2025
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The 80th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show is taking place at the Watertown Extension Expo and Fieldhouse Wednesday, February 12th through Saturday, February 15th. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to once again participate in one of our communities largest annual events. PLHS will host an expo booth in the…
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