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First PLHS Health & Wellness Expo Was a Success!

Friday, January 31, 2025
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Last Saturday, January 25th, we held our first PLHS Health & Wellness Expo at the Codington County Extension Complex! We welcomed approximately 250 attendees to connect with our healthcare providers and care teams. Men, women, and children had their questions answered and learned about new services and resources available to…

New State-of-the-Art Equipment Added in Rehab Services

Thursday, January 30, 2025
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The Bertec Vision Trainer and Force Plate has expanded the services for a variety of existing Rehabilitation & Therapy Services patients. The new equipment was recently installed and already has become quite popular among several of our therapists as it provides a way to challenge our patients with a myriad of…

The First Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo: What to Expect! Featured

Saturday, January 25, 2025
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th for our first community-wide Health & Wellness Event at the Codington County Extension Complex. Men and women of all ages are invited to visit with 30+ of our departments to gather information, enjoy educational activities, and pick up various treats and promotional items. The…

Prairie Lakes Expands Services with New Castlewood Wellness Depot Clinic

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – January 22, 2025 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the newly constructed Castlewood Wellness Depot, bringing enhanced healthcare access to the Castlewood community. At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Castlewood City Council approved the proposal by PLHS to lease…

Prairie Lakes Implementing Next Phase of Time of Service Payments

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Effective Tuesday, January 21, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be collecting co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance from patients at time of service in an effort to educate patients on their insurance benefits and help them understand their financial responsibilities for their care. Collecting time-of-service payments aligns with common and current healthcare industry…

The January 21st Cancer Support Group is Cancelled

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the January meeting scheduled for today - January 21st has been cancelled.  For more information, or to register for next month's meeting, click the link below: Cancer Support Group 2025

On the Road: Winter Driving Tips

Monday, January 20, 2025
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Weather conditions like rain, wind, snow, ice, sleet, and fog increase risk when drivers have to get behind the wheel. Postponing a drive until the worst of the weather has passed is ideal, but for those who must drive, or are already on the road, WeeklySafety.com offers plenty of tips…

Why Mask? Is it Still Important?

Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Wearing a mask can help stop the spread of germs that cause illness, such as Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. When someone who is sick wears a mask, it keeps the virus from spreading to others. Masks also help protect the person wearing it from breathing in germs from others.   Masks…

Beat the Winter Blues

Monday, January 13, 2025
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As the cold, frosty, winter weather sets in during mid-January, you may be feeling a bit “blah.” This is a phenomenon referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is a type of depression that’s related to changes in the season. SAD can be more common among women, especially those…

Participating in Dry January? Tips to Stay on Track

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
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It's time for a reset! The holiday hustle is finally behind us – we made it through the traveling to visit loved ones, the sparkling clutter around the house has been removed and packed away, new gifts have been opened and put away, and the weekly routine has been restored.…