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Direct Access Antibody Tests at Prairie Lakes
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) now offers direct access IgG Antibody Testing for the virus associated with COVID-19. It is only advised for people who believe they had COVID-19 at a minimum of 8–10 days ago. This test is not intended to be used to diagnose a current infection of COVID-19.…
Limited Visitor Policy Begins June 22
Friday, June 19, 2020
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We recognize that family member, caretaker, and visitor support is important to our patients. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System leadership is confident we can now update our visitor policy to allow more visitors while maintaining proper safety measures to protect our staff, patients, and the community. Starting Monday, March 29 we…
Geared Up to Assist with Testing
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Governoer Noem announced that long term care facilities will conduct mass testing over the next few weeks. Prairie Lakes staff geared up to assist with testing. Photos below picture Deb Bludorn (MSP), Kristi Jensen (MSP), Michelle Zafft (MSP), Mike Byer (House Supervisor), Becky Davis (Lab), and Nancy Slostad (House Supervisor) in isolation…
Mindful of Mental Health for Seniors
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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May is Mental Health Month “The Prairie Lakes (CCU) critical care unit not only cares for the critical physical needs within our community, but also the mental and emotional needs experienced by the unbiased age or race of those we serve. As a critical care staff, it is important to…
Healthful Habits to Improve Recovery
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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How we eat, drink, and move our bodies is important for physical and mental health. When you are sick, good nutrition and self-care are often the last things on your mind. However, this is the perfect time to keep your healthy routines, even when you do not feel hungry or…
Practicing COVID-19 Guidelines
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Businesses are opening but that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 is no longer a threat. The recommendations from the CDC should still be followed by our community. It is important that everyone follows these guidelines so that we are able to keep our businesses open. Everyone Should Wash your hands often…
Antibody Tests at Prairie Lakes
Thursday, May 07, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) now offers antibody testing for the virus associated with COVID-19 for patients. An order from a patient’s healthcare provider is required. It is only advised for people at least 10 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms or 10 days since exposure to individuals with…
Know Pain, Know Gain (Presentation Included!)
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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If you stepped on a rusty nail, how would you know about it? Do you have eyes in the bottom of your foot to help see the nail? No, you would feel the nail in your foot, and what do you think you would feel? Hopefully you would feel pain.…
Resuming Elective Procedures in Watertown at Prairie Lakes Featured
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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In the very near future Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) will resume elective surgical procedures as part of a closely watched return to business plan aligned with the Governor’s “Back to Normal Plan” announced today. PLHS’s staff members are trained to keep all patients safe and prevent the spread of…
Home Safety for Individuals at High Risk for COVID-19
Monday, April 27, 2020
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During this pandemic, there are a lot of unknowns. With the unknowns, there are safety concerns, especially involving the elderly. The best way to decrease the spread of COVID-19 is to maintain social distancing as well as social isolating yourself if you are a high risk individual. Being able to…
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