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PLHS Volunteer Receives Award
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Sharon Herman is a long time volunteer at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. She even helped pass out bags at the Specialty Clinic Grand Opening! The Watertown Community Foundation honored Sharon at an annual fundraiser for all of her amazing contributions to the community through the gift of her volunteered time and…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Occupational Therapist
Thursday, May 09, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Occupational Therapist, Lynae Petersen to the Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Staff. Petersen serves patients of all ages needing inpatient, outpatient, and in-home occupational therapy. Petersen received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary. She enjoys being outdoors, assisting on the farm, riding…
Increased Security for OB Patients
Monday, May 06, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System recognizes the vital importance of keeping our OB patients safe and secure. The Maternal Child Health (MCH) department is increasing security by installing an intercom system outside of it's west doors. Patients and guests will need to utilize the new 2nd floor intercom system outside of…
Prairie Lakes Celebrates Volunteers Gift of Time
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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When you see a person in the hallways at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System with a bright blue coat on, be sure to say hello. They are a member of our volunteer department who collectively and selflessly donated 21,542 hours of service to Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in 2018. Departments which utilize…
We're a Top 20 Hospital!
Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is among the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. PLHS was recently notified of the designation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The determining factors for the top 20 rural community hospitals were based on eight…
“An Enchanted Forest Gala” at BASH 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2019 will be held Saturday May 11 at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual gala fundraising event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers. BASH 2019 will…
Prairie Lakes Named Top 100 Hospital Featured
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is…
Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics
Monday, February 11, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce the new Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Jennifer Briggs. Briggs’s position oversees the unit that cares for adult and pediatric patients staying in the hospital, often receiving treatment for an illness or recovering from a surgical procedure. Briggs grew up near Henry, SD…
Prairie Lakes Names New Directors
Monday, January 14, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named new directors Karna Stroschein as the new Director of Coding, Amanda Johannsen as the Director of the Business Office, Jenna Hulscher as the Director of Radiology, and Jennifer Sieck as the Laboratory Director. Stroschein grew up in Clear Lake, SD and resides in Watertown…
Introducing the Acid Reflux Center
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to announce the Specialty Clinic is enhancing services to manage the care of patients with acid reflux. Patients can now make appointments with the Acid Reflux Center at Prairie Lakes. The Acid Reflux Center is an option for those suffering from heartburn or acid…
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