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Prairie Lakes Adds Two Advanced Practice Providers to Staff

Thursday, October 06, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Kahley Meyer and Nurse Practitioner, Travis Erickson. They join the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic in the expert care of patients with heart conditions. Meyer graduated with her Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree from South Dakota State University and then received her master’s degree…

2022 Infant Loss Remembrance Gift

Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Infant loss is an unfortunate reality for many expectant parents as they look to grow their families. Miscarriage and stillbirth are both terms describing pregnancy loss.  Miscarriage is defined as a loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy, while stillbirth is considered to be 20 weeks of gestation or later. According to the…

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

Thursday, September 22, 2022
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September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, but what actually is Pulmonay Fibrosis? Haley Ellis, CNP - Pulmonology shares her insight: Pulmonary Fibrosis is a disease of the lungs that is caused by inflammation and scarring of the tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli. These tiny sacs are where…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Dr. Aaron Pickrel to Hospitalist Team

Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Pickrel to our team of hospitalists who manage the medical care for patients who are hospitalized at Prairie Lakes. Our Hospitalists are medical doctors with expertise in internal medicine and family practice. Dr. Pickrel grew up in Watertown and is…

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 268,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer and 34,500 deaths as a result of the disease. Several studies have suggested that early detection and treatment may prevent deaths…

Three Ways to Optimize Student-Athlete Performance

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Fall sports are underway and athletes are excited to compete this year.  Daily focus on nutrition, hydration, and rest are ways in which athletes and parents can help achieve optimal performance both on and off the playing field.  NUTRITION The body needs energy in order to perform.  Adolescent athletes need…

Meet Tracy DeGraaf, our Celebrating Life 2022 Keynote Speaker

Thursday, September 08, 2022
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Tracy DeGraaf is this year's keynote of Celebrating Life 2022 and she promises to deliver an evening of fun, laughs, connection, and community.  Rebellious Magazine said DeGraaf has the “presence of a motivational speaker and the uplifting message of a preacher. Her everyday experiences resonate with fans who can be seen…

Prairie Lakes Approved as Naming Rights Sponsor for Ice Arena

Thursday, September 08, 2022
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Prairie Lakes held a special announcement event for employees and staff on Wednesday, September 7th to announce that Prairie Lakes will be the Naming Rights sponsor of the new ice arena being constructed in Watertown. It will be named the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Later that day, the City of…

Join us for the 8th Annual Celebrating Life Event

Thursday, September 01, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is happy to join the Watertown Breast Cancer Support Group to host the 8th Annual Celebrating Life awareness event on Thursday, October 13, 2022. This free event was created to provide an evening to come together to support, encourage, and comfort each other while also "celebrating…

Prairie Lakes Updates Mask Requirements

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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 Following review and consideration, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Leadership has approved a change in mask requirements in all Prairie Lakes Facilities. Effective September 1, 2022, the following shall apply: Masks are required if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days Masks are required if you have…