News and Announcements

Support our Local Blood Drive on April 10th

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Impact local lives in our community! The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, April 10th and the Community Blood Bank needs your help. This winter was one of the most difficult in Community Blood Bank’s history. With…

Prairie Lakes ENT Patient featured on Cover of People Health Magazine

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Mary Lauritsen, of Florence, South Dakota, suffered from painful and severe nasal polyps for close to 30 years until Dr. Jered Mancell from Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic offered her relief. Mary's story was shared several years ago after her successful surgery with Dr. Mancell and was so…

It's BASH Week and Silent Auction Items are LIVE!

Monday, March 20, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is gearing up for their annual BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) Event 2023 which will be held on Saturday, March 25th 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. …

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named Top Rural and Community Hospital

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country. This is the sixth time PLHS has received this recognition since it was introduced by The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) seven years ago. To celebrate this achievement, PLHS held…

11th Annual Ladies Night Out Was a Success!

Friday, March 10, 2023
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On Friday, February 24th, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held our largest community event of the year - Ladies Night Out 2023 at the Watertown Event Center.  We welcomed over 315 attendees, many new in 2023, to our annual event- the first time we've held the event in-person since March 2020.…

BASH is Back in 2023!

Thursday, March 09, 2023
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Update: Tickets sales have now ended, but check back for additional information on online silent auction bidding and other opportunities to get involved and support the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation and BASH 2023.  Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2023 will be…

Prairie Lakes Introduces The Pain Science Center

Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce the Specialty Clinic is enhancing services for the care of patients with pain conditions. Patients can now make appointments with the Pain Science Center at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic located within Rehabilitation Services. The Pain Science Center is an option for…

Prairie Lakes Clinics Closing Due to Weather

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Due to inclement and impending weather, the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, Cancer Center, and ENT Clinic at Mallard Pointe will be closing at noon Wednesday, February 22nd and will be closed Thursday, February 23rd. Cardiac Rehab and Wound Clinic will be closed February 22nd and 23rd. Home Care and Hospice…

Meet Our Ladies Night Out Keynote Speaker: Leslie Morgan Steiner

Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Leslie Morgan Steiner is this year's keynote of Ladies Night Out 2023 and she is looking forward to sharing some valuable advice on the importance of self care and making your physical health a priority, especially as women age.  Leslie is a New York Times best-selling author, TedTalk veteran, columnist…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces New President and CEO

Monday, February 06, 2023
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Following a nation-wide Chief Executive Officer (CEO) search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Allen as President and CEO.  Allen will begin at Prairie Lakes on February 27, 2023, and will replace Paul Macek, who was hired in August 2021 as Interim CEO…