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What is Rosacea?
Monday, April 03, 2023
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Smith, April 2023 Rosacea Awareness Month is here! April has been dedicated by the National Rosacea Society as Rosacea Awareness Month. As the weather is starting to warm up and the sun is starting to shine, it's important to remember to protect your skin. One common…
Why You Should Schedule a Dermatology Appointment Today.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic now has three providers available for you! Physician Assistants David Feist and Abby Gietzen work alongside Dr. Jeffrey Smith specializing in general dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic and laser treatments, and contact dermatitis. With three providers now taking patients, wait times to get in to see…
Support our Local Blood Drive on April 10th
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Impact local lives in our community! The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, April 10th and the Community Blood Bank needs your help. This winter was one of the most difficult in Community Blood Bank’s history. With…
Prairie Lakes ENT Patient featured on Cover of People Health Magazine
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Mary Lauritsen, of Florence, South Dakota, suffered from painful and severe nasal polyps for close to 30 years until Dr. Jered Mancell from Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic offered her relief. Mary's story was shared several years ago after her successful surgery with Dr. Mancell and was so…
It's BASH Week and Silent Auction Items are LIVE!
Monday, March 20, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is gearing up for their annual BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) Event 2023 which will be held on Saturday, March 25th at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual gala fundraising event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers. …
Why Do My Hands Hurt?
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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There are many causes of hand pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, injury, overuse, trigger digits, and nerve and vascular disease are among the most common causes. While the pain is likely in response to an inflammatory condition associated with the above conditions, the causes and treatments can be very different. While most…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named Top Rural and Community Hospital
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country. This is the sixth time PLHS has received this recognition since it was introduced by The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) seven years ago. To celebrate this achievement, PLHS held…
11th Annual Ladies Night Out Was a Success!
Friday, March 10, 2023
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On Friday, February 24th, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held our largest community event of the year - Ladies Night Out 2023 at the Watertown Event Center. We welcomed over 315 attendees, many new in 2023, to our annual event- the first time we've held the event in-person since March 2020.…
March is Kidney Month
Thursday, March 09, 2023
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March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide. The 2023 theme is…
BASH is Back in 2023!
Thursday, March 09, 2023
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Update: Tickets sales have now ended, but check back for additional information on online silent auction bidding and other opportunities to get involved and support the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation and BASH 2023. Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2023 will be…
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