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New Cancer Center Bell Showcased on Dakota News Now
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
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Thank you to Cooper Seamer from Dakota News Now, for helping the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation share the good news about the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Bell! Click to View the Story: Dakota News Now Story
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation Donates New Bell to the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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On October 27th, 2021 Prairie Lakes Cancer Center held the unveiling of the Cancer Center’s new Bell. With a generous donation from the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, the Cancer Center was able to purchase a bell to help cancer patients celebrate their accomplishments and journey milestones. Jennifer Pletan, Cancer Center…
Welcome New Occupational Therapist
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Occupational Therapist, Tori Heier to the Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Staff. Heier serves patients of all ages needing inpatient, outpatient, and in-home occupational therapy. Occupational therapists develop individualized treatment plans to help increase strength, endurance and independence in activities of daily living. Heier received her Doctoral…
Delta Variant, COVID-19
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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Delta is currently the predominant variant of the virus in the United States. According to the CDC, the Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus that causes COVID-19. It might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated people. Vaccines Vaccines continue to reduce a person’s…
COVID Vaccine Details and Locations
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, our mission is to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve. We encourage those who are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. All COVID vaccines are carefully evaluated in clinical trials and are authorized or approved only if…
COVID Testing Facilities
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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Who should get tested for current infection People who have symptoms of COVID-19. Most people who have had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19. Fully vaccinated people should be tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation moves BASH 2021 online - New Date TBD
Friday, September 03, 2021
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After careful consideration for the safety and well-being of the patients and families we serve, together with the current COVID-19 trends in South Dakota, a decision has been made to move the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s, in person BASH 2021 gala, to an online event to be scheduled at a…
Sara Jorgenson, Wound Care Nurse, Passes Wound Care Specialist Exam
Monday, August 30, 2021
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Sara Jorgenson, Wound Care Nurse with Prairie Lakes Wound Care successfully passed a Wound Care Specialist examination. As a Wound Care Specialist, Jorgenson has a master level of knowledge in wound care and management. Jorgenson is a key resource for other providers helping patients manage and heal wounds. As a…
Lake Completes Vestibular Rehab Certification
Monday, August 09, 2021
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Jackie Lake, Physical Therapist with Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services completed a certification to enhance her practice treating patients with vestibular dysfunctions. These dysfunctions often include the symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and feeling off-balance. The most common disorders which may benefit from vestibular rehab include BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), vestibular…
Welcome Paul Macek, Interim CEO
Tuesday, August 03, 2021
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) Board of Directors selected Paul Macek as the Interim CEO to serve the organization and assist with the recruitment of the next President and CEO. Macek resigned from his position on the PLHS Board of Directors to serve PLHS in this role. Macek has…
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