News and Announcements

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…

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…

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…

Prairie Lakes Names New Facilities Director

Saturday, August 27, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Josh Dahl as the new Director of Facilities. He replaces Rick Masloski upon his retirement after he dedicated 10 years to Prairie Lakes. Dahl plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the infrastructure and physical plant management at PLHS. Dahl joined Prairie Lakes in 2015 as…

Prairie Lakes Elects Two New Board Members

Thursday, August 25, 2022
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors has elected Diane Stiles and Jesse Peterson to serve on the board. They bring diverse leadership experiences to the Board of Directors and will each serve a 3-year term.  Diane Stiles has 15 years of experience in technical education and economic development…

Thursday's Blood Drive At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Helps 99 Local Patients!

Friday, August 19, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System partnered with Community Blood Bank for a very successful Blood Drive today receiving 33 blood donations that will then go to help 99 patients in need in the Watertown community! Thank you to everybody that participated in either donating blood or helping to make this event…