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Geared Up to Assist with Testing
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Governoer Noem announced that long term care facilities will conduct mass testing over the next few weeks. Prairie Lakes staff geared up to assist with testing. Photos below picture Deb Bludorn (MSP), Kristi Jensen (MSP), Michelle Zafft (MSP), Mike Byer (House Supervisor), Becky Davis (Lab), and Nancy Slostad (House Supervisor) in isolation…
Mindful of Mental Health for Seniors
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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May is Mental Health Month “The Prairie Lakes (CCU) critical care unit not only cares for the critical physical needs within our community, but also the mental and emotional needs experienced by the unbiased age or race of those we serve. As a critical care staff, it is important to…
Practicing COVID-19 Guidelines
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Businesses are opening but that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 is no longer a threat. The recommendations from the CDC should still be followed by our community. It is important that everyone follows these guidelines so that we are able to keep our businesses open. Everyone Should Wash your hands often…
Antibody Tests at Prairie Lakes
Thursday, May 07, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) now offers antibody testing for the virus associated with COVID-19 for patients. An order from a patient’s healthcare provider is required. It is only advised for people at least 10 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms or 10 days since exposure to individuals with…
Resuming Elective Procedures in Watertown at Prairie Lakes Featured
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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In the very near future Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) will resume elective surgical procedures as part of a closely watched return to business plan aligned with the Governor’s “Back to Normal Plan” announced today. PLHS’s staff members are trained to keep all patients safe and prevent the spread of…
COVID-19 Codington County Hotline
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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This hotline is suspended starting Friday, June 26 at 9 pm until a need arises in our community. Thank you, volunteers! Please contact your primary care clinic with questions. View various clinic hours here. Who is the hotline for? Individuals who have medical questions or concerns about COVID-19. Those who…
Delivery Service Launches for High Risk Individuals
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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This service is suspended beginning Friday, June 26 at 9 pm until a need arises again. Thank you, volunteers! Volunteers with the Watertown Area Task Force are helping individuals at high risk for a COVID-19 infection stay safe. Definition of high-risk (from the CDC): Over the age of 65…
PLHS Benefits from Helmsley Charitable Trust Grant
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced Monday a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline healthcare workers caring for them. The grant will fund the purchase of a second LUCAS mechanical chest compression device for Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. A…
New General Manager of Nutritional and Environmental Services
Monday, April 13, 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 a new General Manager, Caitlin Bach. Caitlin Bach grew up in the area and currently resides in the rural Watertown area with her husband and two children. Bach graduated from…
Homemade Masks
Monday, April 06, 2020
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The Watertown Area Task Force is looking for crafty people who want to help during this pandemic by sewing cloth masks. Gracious community members who are able to make these cloth masks are asked to please use the “Olson Mask Pattern”. The masks can be made from any Cotton…
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