News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Celebrated Their Employees During Hospital Week 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated their staff during Hospital Week which ran May 8th - May 12th! National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community. Initially established on May 12th, Florence…

Yellow Rose Week: June 5th - 9th, 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023
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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 5th - 9th, 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…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Brown Clinic Announce Letter of Intent

Thursday, May 04, 2023
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                Proposed Acquisition of Brown Clinic by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to strengthen and provide a full continuum of healthcare services to the Watertown region WATERTOWN, South Dakota (May 4, 2023) – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Brown Clinic are pleased to announce…

The 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run Registration is Open!

Friday, April 28, 2023
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The 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th. All proceeds will support the Caring Club House located on the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System campus. Registration Details: $20: Online Registration by June 1 (Early Bird Registration is Now Closed) $15: Local Health Care Employees $25: Registration After June 1…

Come and Support the 2023 Relay for Life Event

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Relay for Life will be in the Watertown Mall April 27th from 4 pm - 8 pm. Plan on attending? Join the PLHS booth and visit with members of the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center team and pick up some goodies!  Not available to attend, but would like to support our…

Hospital Hill Run - Save the Date!

Friday, April 14, 2023
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Mark your calendars - the 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run is planned for Saturday, June 10th! Event Details: Check-in will be at the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House from 7-8 am Courses available: 1-mile walk, 5k Walk, 5k Run All races will start at 8:00 am in the Specialty Clinic…

Prairie Lakes Implementing Time of Service Payments

Friday, April 14, 2023
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Effective Monday, April 17, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be collecting co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance from patients at time of service. This update aligns with common and current healthcare industry practices. The co-pay for your clinic visit (Specialty Clinic, Cancer Center, ENT Clinic) is based on your insurance plan. The private…

The New Pain Science Center was Featured in MED Magazine

Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The new Pain Science Center located in the Prairie Lakes Speciality Clinic was recently featured on the cover of the April/May edition of MED Magazine.  The magazine wrote, "Pain is a ubiquitous part of the human experience, but it can also be a frustrating part of the healthcare experience -…

Paving the Way For Medical Careers for Local High School Students

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
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For several years, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Northeast Technical High School in Watertown have partnered to provide real, hands-on job experiences in the medical field for students. There are eight northeastern South Dakota high schools that attend the Northeast Tech co-op. The Health Science Program is offered to students…

The Prairie Lakes Grief Support Group is Back on April 18th

Monday, April 03, 2023
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a six-week session on Tuesday, April 18th. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief, meet…