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New Manometry Technology is Now Available
Thursday, August 03, 2017
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is now offering procedures using a new ManoScan™ ESO high-resolution manometry system. This system is one of the most advanced solutions in aiding in the detection of disorders in the esophagus like difficulty swallowing and heart burn (acid reflux). The new manometry system can take…
Welcome New ER Physician
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Gregory Erickson, MD to our Emergency Medicine staff. He joins James Bear, MD, Elliott Filler, MD, and Leighton Singh, MD in the care of patients with emergent health conditions. Dr. Erickson graduated from USD Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and completed…
PLHS Names New Quality and Risk Management Director
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has named Watertown area native Heather Brewster as the new Director of Quality and Risk Management. Brewster holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from SDSU and has worked in the Critical Care Unit at PLHS for ten years. She believes in safe and compassionate environments…
Girl Scouts' Projects Help Patients
Saturday, June 24, 2017
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Three Girl Scouts recently completed two projects to comfort patients at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Olivia Schaefers, Jillian Busch and Madison Park constructed “busy bags” for kids who are patients or visiting a patient long term. The bags, which are color coordinated for different age groups, include items to keep…
Caring Club House Caretaker Position
Monday, June 19, 2017
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An on-site caretaker is needed at the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House (CCH) in Watertown. We are looking for a compassionate and caring individial who will live on site and care for the CCH and assist it's guests. Responsibilities: General oversight of the CCH Ensure cleaning supplies are on hand…
21st Annual Hospital Hill Run Results
Monday, June 12, 2017
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The 21st Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 10th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gabe Syhre with a time of 18.52 minutes. Fastest 5K female…
Cardiology Celebrates 10 Years
Thursday, June 08, 2017
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On May 8, 2007 Dr. Lunardi performed the first cath lab procedure for Prairie Lakes Cardiology. In ten years our Prairie Lakes Cardiology Program has touched 10,000 hearts. A few of the community members touched by our program came forward to tell their heart story. Let's listen in: Today…
The Benefits of ACL C.A.M.P.
Monday, May 22, 2017
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Dr. Tyler Turbak and I have completed the first round of ACL C.A.M.P. and were lucky enough to work with some pretty awesome kids during the 6-week injury prevention program. Attendance was high, the effort was great, and the kids seemed to have almost as much fun as Tyler and…
When to Know You Need Help at Home
Monday, May 15, 2017
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As originally published in The Coteau Shopper According to the US Census Bureau, the number of people age 65 and older in the US is 47.8 million as of July 1, 2015. This group accounts for 14.9% of the total US population. As we age, people around us may begin to…
Upcoming Summer Events
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
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As the weather warms up PLHS has great educational courses, support groups, and community events in store. Here are some of the featured events happening through June. For a full list visit our Calendar. Look Good, Feel Better – Look Good…Feel Better meets at 4:30 p.m. the second Monday…
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