News and Blog
Awarded for Emergency Care
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Published in
News and Announcements
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care for a third consecutive year. This evidence-based designation is the only Emergency Care award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that considers…
Correct Your Selfie
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Published in
Health & Wellness Blog
Stand in the mirror and take a selfie. Now straighten up! Your posture that is. Slouching isn’t only bad for your health, it makes you look heavier too. Improve your selfie and your health by practicing better posture! The more you practice, the less it’ll feel awkward. As you develop stronger muscles, good posture…
Browse Gift Shop Items Online
Monday, January 11, 2016
Published in
News and Announcements
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the availability to view items for purchase in the Prairie Lakes Gift Shop. To view items, visit www.prairielakes.com and click the Gift Shop page under the Patients & Visitors tab. To make a purchase, shoppers may call the Gift Shop at 882-7843…
Welcome the First Baby of 2016
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Published in
News and Announcements
Corey Jager of Hayti welcomed her new baby girl Raelynne Kay Jager at 9:07 p.m. January 1st, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz and measuring 19 1/2 inches in length. Raelynne is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2016 year.
Holiday Donation to Cancer Center Patients
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Published in
News and Announcements
At the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center gift bags sit under the tree thanks to the Pink Ladies Dart League. The donated gift bags contain items to comfort patients; including, snacks, lotion, warm socks, water, chapstick, crossword puzzles, hand sanitizer, and tissues. The Pink Ladies are uplifting spirits of cancer patients…
Staff and Volunteers Bake for Hospice
Monday, December 14, 2015
Published in
News and Announcements
Thank you to all Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sodexo staff who donated holiday goodies! Because of their kindness and generousity, 104 boxes of goodies were delivered to Prairie Lakes Home Health and Hospice patients.
PLHS Volunteer Receives Award
Monday, November 30, 2015
Published in
News and Announcements
Dodie Chase started volunteering at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in 1998. November 18th in the presence of her family, co-volunteers, Prairie Lakes staff and friends the Volunteers of America presented Dodie with their "Caught You Making a Difference" award. We thank Dodie for making a difference in the lives of patients…
Palliative Care FAQS
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Published in
Health & Wellness Blog
How does Palliative care differ from traditional medical care? The two aren't mutually exclusive, but the focus or emphasis differs in several ways: Primary goal of medical therapy = Cure (traditional) vs Relief of suffering (palliative) Symptoms = clues to diagnosis/disease activity (treatment) vs entities in themselves (palliative) Object of…
Diabetes Myths
Friday, November 13, 2015
Published in
Health & Wellness Blog
There are a lot of myths out there about diabetes – it's time to set the record straight. Myth: It’s possible to have “just a touch” or a “little bit” of diabetes. Fact: There is no such thing. Everybody with diabetes runs the risk of serious complications. Myth: Diabetes is…
Premature Birth Report Card
Monday, November 09, 2015
Published in
News and Announcements
November is Prematurity Awareness Month® and when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on premature birth. The awareness month kicks off with the release of the Premature Birth Report Card and reports on premature births down to the county. The United States earned a "C". With a grade of "C," the United…
We can help you find a doctor. Call 605-882-7000 or search online.