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Why Hospice, Why Now?
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Many families avoid having conversations about Hospice and Life Care Planning until a loved one is nearing the end of life. The reality is that NOW is the perfect time to discuss Hospice care. What is Hospice? Hospice is a philosophy of care providing physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual care sharply…
Need a Boost to Build a Positive Mindset? Give Thanks!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Take the 28-day Challenge to Improve Your Mindset! Thanksgiving marks the start of the festive holiday season – a time of joy, family togetherness, laughter, and making memories. However, for some – endlessly worrying about roasting the perfect turkey, how to decorate the entryway, how many chairs you can comfortably…
2024 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one. Prairie Lakes Hospice invites you to join us on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service. Prairie Lakes Hospice will…
Help Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs, like bacteria and fungi, develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs are not killed and continue to grow. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat that is estimated to cause more than…
Sharing the Spirit - Free Rooms for Patient Families
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Free Rooms for Families of Local Patients My Place Hotel and Quality Inn & Suites in Watertown are providing free rooms for out-of-town families visiting their loved ones in nursing homes, hospitals, and treatment centers on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. There are a limited number of rooms…
No Shave November – Raising Awareness for Men’s Health
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Ever wondered why men around the country are choosing to ditch their razors in November? It’s not just to keep their faces warmer while hitting the hunting trails or working outside in the cooler late-Fall weather. “Movember” or “No-Shave November” is a global movement encouraging men to grow our their…
We're Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov 10-16
Monday, November 11, 2024
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National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible contributions of NP professionals. Named the #1 Best Job and Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report, NPs can be found in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes and private practices. As clinicians who…
Prairie Lakes is Launching a New Podcast!
Monday, November 11, 2024
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We have exciting news... Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is launching a podcast! Starting Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. we will be uploading new episodes to our "Hear From Experts, Here for You!" podcast. Episodes can be found on our YouTube channel, on our website, and on our social media…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System included in Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 List
Monday, November 04, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – November 4, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on October 23rd, 2024, and…
New PLHS Health & Wellness Expo Coming Soon! Featured
Friday, November 01, 2024
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th at the Codington County Extension Building as we present our new annual health event - the Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo! After many years of producing Ladies Night Out, we are reformatting our annual health education event to better serve our entire community -…
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