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Open Water Summer Safety Checklist
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Swimming in lakes, rivers, or even the ocean is a great summertime treat for children and families, but there are many additional dangers when swimming in open water. In order to ensure a healthy and safe summer for all, the Prairie Lakes Emergency Department offers the following Open Water Summer…
26th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results & Photos
Monday, June 12, 2023
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The 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run took place on Saturday, June 10 with a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk for all ages. There were 75 timed 5K runners, 24 5K walkers, and 40 one-mile walkers. Fastest 5K male runner was Tucker Lunde with a time of 20…
Prairie Lakes Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Monday, June 12, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. Prairie Lakes is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Prairie Lakes' commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of…
Abby Gietzen PA-C in the Dermatology Clinic Recently Completed SDPA Diplomate Fellowship
Friday, June 02, 2023
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Abby Gietzen, PA-C in the Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic recently completed her Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) Diplomate Fellowship. The SDPA Diplomate Fellowship™️ is the premier training program for PAs in the field of dermatology. The program is an all-encompassing, online, didactic training program for PAs working in the field…
The Watertown Healthcare Community Works Together on the 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run
Friday, June 02, 2023
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Since its inception, the Hospital Hill Run was created as an opportunity for various Watertown healthcare organizations to come together and encourage families to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and move their bodies to improve their health and quality of life. To further reward our local healthcare employees that…
Dr. Jered Mancell and Physician Assistant Rachel Leiseth from Prairie Lakes ENT Clinic Answer Common Questions
Friday, May 26, 2023
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There are often a lot of questions regarding Ear, Nose, and Throat conditions and discomfort. We recently sat down with Jered Mancell, Doctor of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat) and Physician Assistant Rachel Leiseth to answer some common questions in a series of short videos: Sinuses and Sinus Infection Is Sinus…
New Summer Strength & Conditioning Program Registration
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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MAKE THE OFF-SEASON COUNT The new Prairie Lakes strength and conditioning program is designed to take you to the next level. Our experienced coach, Aaron Jung, will guide athletes through a 7-week strength and conditioning program that will focus on speed, strength, and agility to optimize sports performance and prevent…
Prairie Lakes Celebrated Their Employees During Hospital Week 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated their staff during Hospital Week which ran May 8th - May 12th! National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community. Initially established on May 12th, Florence…
Yellow Rose Week: June 5th - 9th, 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
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Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Yellow Rose Week, running June 5th - 9th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides grants to people with life-threatening…
May is Blood Pressure Education Month
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
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Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Howard, from the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic offers simple suggestions to raise awareness around hypertension. Hypertension, or “high blood pressure” is a very common condition. It is estimated that approximately 45% of Americans have hypertension, and 1/5 Americans with hypertension are unaware they have it. Untreated hypertension…
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