News and Announcements

Meet Tracy DeGraaf, our Celebrating Life 2022 Keynote Speaker

Thursday, September 08, 2022
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Tracy DeGraaf is this year's keynote of Celebrating Life 2022 and she promises to deliver an evening of fun, laughs, connection, and community.  Rebellious Magazine said DeGraaf has the “presence of a motivational speaker and the uplifting message of a preacher. Her everyday experiences resonate with fans who can be seen…

Prairie Lakes Approved as Naming Rights Sponsor for Ice Arena

Thursday, September 08, 2022
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Prairie Lakes held a special announcement event for employees and staff on Wednesday, September 7th to announce that Prairie Lakes will be the Naming Rights sponsor of the new ice arena being constructed in Watertown. It will be named the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Later that day, the City of…

Join us for the 8th Annual Celebrating Life Event

Thursday, September 01, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is happy to join the Watertown Breast Cancer Support Group to host the 8th Annual Celebrating Life awareness event on Thursday, October 13, 2022. This free event was created to provide an evening to come together to support, encourage, and comfort each other while also "celebrating…

Prairie Lakes Updates Mask Requirements

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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 Following review and consideration, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Leadership has approved a change in mask requirements in all Prairie Lakes Facilities. Effective September 1, 2022, the following shall apply: Masks are required if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days Masks are required if you have…

Prairie Lakes Names New Facilities Director

Saturday, August 27, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Josh Dahl as the new Director of Facilities. He replaces Rick Masloski upon his retirement after he dedicated 10 years to Prairie Lakes. Dahl plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the infrastructure and physical plant management at PLHS. Dahl joined Prairie Lakes in 2015 as…

Prairie Lakes Elects Two New Board Members

Thursday, August 25, 2022
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors has elected Diane Stiles and Jesse Peterson to serve on the board. They bring diverse leadership experiences to the Board of Directors and will each serve a 3-year term.  Diane Stiles has 15 years of experience in technical education and economic development…

Thursday's Blood Drive At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Helps 99 Local Patients!

Friday, August 19, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System partnered with Community Blood Bank for a very successful Blood Drive today receiving 33 blood donations that will then go to help 99 patients in need in the Watertown community! Thank you to everybody that participated in either donating blood or helping to make this event…

Healthy Eating Habits at Boys & Girls Club

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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The Prairie Lakes Nutritional Services team at Sodexo was part of summer programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown this summer! They focused on teaching children of all age ranges the importance of eating right, balancing your nutrition, and learning about foods that can be just as nutritious…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Dr. Ravi Kalaga to Cardiology

Friday, August 12, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome board-certified Interventional Cardiologist, Ravi Kalaga, MD to our team of dedicated heart specialists. Dr. Kalaga sees patients at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic and Cath Lab where he joins Dr. Richard Howard and Jacklyn Karli, DNP in the expert care of hearts.…

Upcoming Blood Drive August 18th

Thursday, August 11, 2022
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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 great thing about the Community Blood Bank, is that all the blood stays within your community. A safe, cost-effective supply of blood…