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Ladies Night Out 2021 Update
Monday, February 22, 2021
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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 2021 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, April 23. This year’s Ladies Night Out will…
New Young Athlete Walk-In Clinic
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to announce the Young Athlete Walk-in Clinic, a free clinic to screen student athletes with sports injuries and concerns. Sports injuries can happen to athletes of all ages. Elementary through high school-aged students can receive a free athletic screening for orthopedic injuries or concerns…
Dr. Melanson, SDAHO Healthcare Hero
Monday, February 08, 2021
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Healthcare professionals across the globe are doing truly amazing and even heroic work every day. There is no doubt, COVID-19 has placed a brighter spotlight on the care and compassion these folks are providing during these unprecedented times. The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations applauds this week’s Healthcare Hero…
Video - Media Briefing on COVID Vaccine
Monday, January 25, 2021
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The briefing starts at the 5:30 minute mark. Hear from Mayor Caron and local healthcare leaders regarding the status of the COVID vaccine distribution as of January 25, 2021. Presenters: Mayor Sarah Caron K.C. DeBoer, President and CEO, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Dr. Dan Rieffenberger, Brown Clinic Cindy Mydland, Director…
Welcome Dr. Rao, Oncologist
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Vijay Rao, MD, oncologist and hematologist. He joins staff at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center; including, Bipin Amin, MD, Jeffrey Brindle, MD, and Kristina Rieffenberger, CNP. Dr. Rao is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. For over 13 years he’s compassionately served patients with…
Welcome New Radiology Director
Sunday, January 17, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Bryan Beckedahl as the Director of Radiology. His responsibilities include managing radiology services; including, X-Ray, CT Scanning, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Beckedahl accepted the Director of Radiology position with over 13 years of experience. His previous role with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd gave him…
Welcome New Director of Finance
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Bonnie Cordell is the new Director of Finance. The Director of Finance oversees the Accounting and Accounts Payable functions at PLHS and is responsible for financial analysis, revenue recognition, and budget accountability reporting, as well as the preparation of various annual…
Governor Noem Visits Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Governor Noem stopped by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to show her support of the COVID Vaccine Clinic. At the time of her visit, Prairie Lakes team members had already administered almost 100 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers at Prairie Lakes. You can view some more photos from her visit via the…
COVID Vaccine Arrives to Watertown
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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This day will forever be marked as the day Watertown received the COVID vaccine. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has worked with the South Dakota Department of Health for several months in preparation of the vaccine and will begin dispersing the vaccine throughout the region during phase 1. Even though vaccinations…
Welcome New Environmental Services Manager
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce Marty Young is the new Environmental Services Manager. The Environmental Services Manger oversees the operations of housekeeping, custodial, and laundry services. Young is a graduate of Watertown High School and…
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