News and Announcements

Tom Beaudry Day

Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Radiology and Watertown Mayor Sarah Caron honored retiring Radiology Director, Tom Beaudry by naming December 13, 2018 Tom Beaudry Day. Mayor Caron's proclamation:   WHEREAS, Tom Beaudry is the Radiology Director of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, South Dakota; and WHEREAS, Tom has dedicated the last 43…

Healthcare Speakers Series to Feature Dr. Holm

Tuesday, December 04, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce an upcoming Healthcare Speakers Series Event featuring the “Prairie Doc”, Dr. Richard Holm. Dr. Holm’s presentation is titled “The Fear of Death is Dangerous for Your Health”; he will also talk about his new book, “Life’s Final Season: A Guide for…

National Rural Health Day

Thursday, November 15, 2018
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November 15th is National Rural Health Day! Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is dedicated to keeping our rural region healthy. Did you know we work collaboratively with critical access hospitals in the region to provide care to rural areas? Check out our services by community below. Services by Community: Prairie Lakes…

Prairie Lakes Upgrades Cath Lab

Monday, November 12, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System recently upgraded its cath lab. The cath lab was established in 2007 and offers life saving cardiac care. The upgrade to the equipment installed the latest and greatest technology, which will allow the cardiologists high quality imaging at much lower radiation levels. A cath lab is…

The future is now... open Featured

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic opened for patient appointments on Monday, October 29, 2018. Specialty services in the clinic include cardiology, dermatology, general surgery, nephrology, pulmonology and urology.  The clinic includes a lab, adding convenience for many patients needing those services in conjunction with their clinic appointment. Physical therapy, occupational…

Physical Therapist Achieves Pain Certification

Monday, September 24, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System announces a Therapeutic Pain Specialist certification completion of Physical Therapist, Eric Fjeldheim of Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services. Fjeldheim’s certification as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist broadens therapy services available to rehab patients. Fjeldheim completed a rigorous six month research based curriculum that resulted in advanced clinical competency…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Cardiologist

Friday, September 14, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Steven Miller, MD, Cardiologist. He joins Prairie Lakes Cardiology staff; including, Evelio Garcia, MD, Salem Maaliki, MD, and Jacklyn Karli, CNP. “I look forward to contribute to the growing need for cardiology services at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System,” said Dr. Miller.  “We want to provide…

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic Open Date

Thursday, September 06, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System broke ground October 25, 2016 on a $40 million expansion project on the hospital campus. The campus has seen significant changes over the past two years; including a new 65,000 square foot clinic building, an east entrance canopy, and helipad relocation. Prairie Lakes is pleased to…

Digital Radiology (DR) Upgrade

Friday, August 31, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Radiology has been busy with a Digital Radiology (DR) upgrade this last year. “The DR imaging service enhancements touch all of our general radiology patients,” said Jenna Hulscher, PACS Administrator. “We have created a more comfortable and convenient imaging experience for many of our PLHS patients with the ability…

Feuerstein Series to Feature Taya Kyle

Thursday, August 16, 2018
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The Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation and the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation are excited to jointly host the 2018 Feuerstein Series event. The featured speaker will be the inspiring speaker and author, commentator and widow of the late U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Taya was played by Sienna Miller…