News and Announcements

New Management of Nutritional and Environmental Services at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Wednesday, April 06, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce the hiring of a new General Manager, Mark Keller. Keller grew up in a small community in central Montana. He attended Dickinson State University in North Dakota and started his…

Upcoming Blood Drive April 11th

Wednesday, April 06, 2022
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Community Blood Bank, a joint cooperative of Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD is diligently working to maintain an adequate blood supply for the 36 local hospitals it services, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare System.   Join us to donate blood on Monday, April 11th from 8:00…

Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner Completes Doctorate

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Jacklyn Karli, Nurse Practitioner with Prairie Lakes Cardiology recently completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). It is the highest degree of educational training in the nursing profession. As a DNP in Cardiology, Karli uses her expertise to treat and care for patients with heart conditions. Under the leadership of…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Nationally Ranked Top 20 Hospital!

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and made the announcement to staff, volunteers and medical staff on Wednesday, March 16 in the lobby of Prairie Lakes. This is the fifth time PLHS has received this recognition…

PLHS Named Top 100 Hospital

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. PLHS has…

Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, Joins Pulmonology

Monday, January 17, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System proudly announces that Certified Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, has moved to the Pulmonology department. Ellis works with Pulmonologist, Dr. Svien Senne, in the care and treatment of patients with both chronic and acute diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract, and bronchial tubes. Ellis graduated with her…

Register for Ladies Night Out 2022 - Registration is Open!

Friday, January 14, 2022
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  For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for registrants wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25. Hear from our team and laugh…

Welcome Physical Therapist, Katelyn Schlueter

Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Katelyn Schlueter to Rehabilitation Services. Schlueter grew up in the small town of Corona, SD and has always loved Watertown. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology-exercise science from the University of South Dakota. She graduated…

Welcome Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to Urology Clinic

Friday, January 07, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to the Urology Clinic staff. She joins Urologists, Dr. Henri Lanctin and Dr. Keegan Maxwell, in the care of patients with urological issues, concerns, and conditions. Wookey graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota and…

Save the Date for 2022 Ladies Night Out

Wednesday, January 05, 2022
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For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for women wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25th.  This year’s Ladies Night Out will…