News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center Introduces Innovative iovera° Treatment

Monday, May 20, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – May 20, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the offering of iovera° treatment, an innovative approach to reducing pain. The iovera° treatment, often referred to as cryotherapy, is a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution that uses the body’s natural response to cold…

Direct Access Lab Testing Available to the Public

Friday, May 10, 2024
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Did you know... the Prairie Lakes Laboratory Department offers a variety of lab tests on-site? These tests are not meant to take the place of regular medical care. Participants are encouraged to share their test results with their healthcare provider. Test expense can not be filed with insurance or Medicare.…

Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on June 3

Thursday, May 09, 2024
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Your Blood Matters. What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…

Yellow Rose Week 2024: June 3rd - 7th

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Yellow Rose Week, running June 3rd - 7th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides grants to people with life-threatening…

Butterfly Release Event: "Love Takes Flight" 2024

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Remember those who have passed, celebrate those who are living, and accept the changes and transitions that are occurring in our own lives. About this event This year's "Love Takes Flight" program will include a brief, nondenominational spiritual dedication followed by the release of the butterflies. You will have the…

Donate Blood & Save a Life on Monday, May 6th

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, May 6th! What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank.…

PLHS Joined Other Local Healthcare Providers to Host SDSA Surgical Tech Symposium

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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On Friday April 26th and Saturday April 27th, nearly 50 surgical technologists from all across the state of South Dakota travelled to Watertown to attend the Association of Surgical Technologists’ South Dakota State Assembly Spring 2024 Conference held at Lake Area Technical College. This conference allows surgical technologists to network…

Register Today for the 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run

Friday, April 26, 2024
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Thank you to all those that participated in our 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run. For a complete listing of results and to view the gallery, click here.  Register today for the 2024 Hospital Hill Run and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! The 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run is scheduled…

Prairie Lakes Launches Ion Robotic-Assisted Technology to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – April 18, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is one of the first healthcare systems in South Dakota to implement Ion, a robotic-assisted technology for minimally invasive biopsies deep within the lung not accessible through a traditional bronchoscope. Dr. Svien Senne, Pulmonologist at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic…

BASH 2024 “Labor of Love” Raises Funds for Labor & Delivery Upgrade!

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2024, which was held Saturday, April 6th, at the Watertown Event Center, was a huge success.  Due to the generous support from all our donors, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation raised more than $99,550.00. All proceeds…