News and Announcements

Speech Language Pathologist Joins PLHS

Monday, August 26, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Speech Language Pathologist, Shelly Holida to the Rehabilitation Services department. She serves outpatient, inpatient, and home health patients. Shelly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and her Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of South Dakota. She enjoys…

Feuerstein Series to Feature R.J. Palacio - Postponed

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Event Postponed - new date to be announced: The 20th Annual Feuerstein Speaker Series featuring RJ Palacio scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at Lake Area Tech is postponed due the speaker’s unexpected medical emergency.  The event will be rescheduled to a later date and all tickets will be honored at…

Hospital Hill Run Committee Makes Donations

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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Hospital Hill Run walkers and runners participated in the event to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s Caring Club House and Watertown D.A.S.H. The Caring Club House exists to meet the hospitality needs of out-of-town patients, families, and caregivers receiving services through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Funded and furnished completely through…

Welcome Dr. Haque, Pathologist

Monday, July 29, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Pathologist Farah Haque, MD. Dr. Haque will serve patients through her work in Prairie Lakes Laboratory. As a pathologist, Dr. Haque is trained to examine samples of body tissue for diagnosing conditions. Dr. Haque is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. She completed her…

Prairie Lakes Elects New Board Member

Monday, July 15, 2019
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors elected officers and elected a new board member at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Shan Kruse of Peterson Motors; Treasurer,…

Home Health Named a SHPBest “Superior Performer” Featured

Tuesday, July 02, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce Prairie Lakes Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award…

Welcome Dr. Senne, Pulmonologist Featured

Thursday, June 20, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Pulmonologist, Svien Senne, DO.  Dr. Svien Senne, lung and respiratory specialist, will see pulmonary patients at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic. Dr. Senne received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in internal medicine and a fellowship in…

Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Marketing

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce the new Director of Marketing, Jennifer Bender. Bender holds an Associate’s Degree in Marketing, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and is projected to receive her Master’s Degree in Public Health. She has eight years marketing and public relations experience, with…

Hospital Hill Run Results

Saturday, June 08, 2019
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The 23rd Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 8 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 and Watertown DASH. Fastest 5K male runner was Owen McElroy with a time of 19.26…

New Management of Nutritional and Environmental Services

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce a new General Manager, Rob Haddad and a new Nutritional Services Manager, Caitlin Bach. Rob Haddad grew up in Michigan and moved to Watertown from Virginia five years ago. He…