News and Announcements

Register for Ladies Night Out 2022 - Registration is Open!

Friday, January 14, 2022
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  For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for registrants wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25. Hear from our team and laugh…

Welcome Physical Therapist, Katelyn Schlueter

Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Katelyn Schlueter to Rehabilitation Services. Schlueter grew up in the small town of Corona, SD and has always loved Watertown. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology-exercise science from the University of South Dakota. She graduated…

Welcome Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to Urology Clinic

Friday, January 07, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to the Urology Clinic staff. She joins Urologists, Dr. Henri Lanctin and Dr. Keegan Maxwell, in the care of patients with urological issues, concerns, and conditions. Wookey graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota and…

Save the Date for 2022 Ladies Night Out

Wednesday, January 05, 2022
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For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for women wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25th.  This year’s Ladies Night Out will…

PLHS Welcomes the 1st Baby of 2022

Sunday, January 02, 2022
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Lindsey and Eric Hanson of Canby, MN welcomed their new baby boy, Noah Robert Hanson, at 11:38 pm on January 1, 2022. Noah is 21 inches long and weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2022 year. Noah…

Local Girl Scout Troop Gives to Patients During the Holidays

Thursday, December 16, 2021
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 A 2nd grade Girl Scout troop in Watertown donated gifts for children and adults that will be patients at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System over the holidays. The gifts were delivered by the troop on Wednesday, December 15th. The Girl Scouts came up with the idea on their own when asked…

Mass COVID Booster/Vaccination Clinic in Watertown Set for December 7, 2021

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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A mass COVID vaccination clinic has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 7 from 7:00am – 5:30pm at the Codington County Extension Complex.   This is an opportunity for individuals in the Watertown region to receive their booster vaccine if they have already received their first and second COVID vaccinations. First and…

Tree Fundraiser at the Watertown Regional Library

Monday, November 29, 2021
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15 local non-profit organizations will have trees on display at the Watertown Regional Library starting November 30th to December 31st, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Visit the library and donate to your favorite organization(s). The Watertown Area Community Foundation will match up to $300 for each organization's total donations and…

New Director of Marketing and Business Development Named, Lydia Newman

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce and welcome the new Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lydia Newman. Newman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies/Business from Augustana University. She is new to the healthcare industry, but has eight years of marketing experience in various industries.  Newman previously…

October 2021 PLHS Network Disruption

Wednesday, November 03, 2021
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On October 6, 2021, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) experienced a network disruption that impacted some PLHS IT systems. When the disruption was discovered, our IT staff took immediate action to secure the systems and investigate. We worked quickly to restore critical systems to allow continued hospital operations. We have engaged a…