News and Announcements

Dermatology Introduces Laser Technology

Thursday, August 09, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is now offering dermatology patients laser treatment for both medical and cosmetic conditions. Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Dermatologist is using the technology of the KTP Laser to treat active acne, vascular conditions, and pigmented lesions. These precise treatments provide satisfying and predictable results in just a few…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Clinical Dietitian

Tuesday, August 07, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Misty Hildenbrand, Clinical Dietitian to Prairie Lakes Nutritional Services. Hildenbrand will assess and work with patients in the hospital and can also accept appointments for one on one or group sessions.   Hildenbrand grew up in Rapid City, SD with her parents and older sister. …

The Future is Bright

Friday, August 03, 2018
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The current Prairie Lakes Healthcare System expansion project is nearing its end. Over the last two years Prairie Lakes added a new east entrance canopy and the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, a new 65,000 square foot, two-story clinic building. Finishing touches are happening throughout the inside of the clinic and the…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes New ENT Physician 

Monday, July 23, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Jeffrey Dorrity, MD. He joins Jered Mancell, DO in the care of patients at the Ear, Nose, Throat, & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. Dorrity received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology at…

Yellow Rose Week Raises $28,631

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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Yellow Rose Week 2018- A Reason to Stop and Smell the Roses! Yellow Rose Week was celebrated in northeastern South Dakota June 4-8, 2018. Yellow Rose Week is an annual campaign that is the primary means of financing the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF), a service of the Prairie Lakes…

PLHS Announces New CEO

Saturday, June 30, 2018
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Following a nation-wide CEO search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kenneth (K.C.) DeBoer as President and CEO.  DeBoer will fill the position beginning August 20, 2018 following the retirement of current President and CEO Jill Fuller. “We're excited to have K.C. DeBoer join…

PLHS Names New Clinic Director

Friday, June 22, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Watertown area native Laurie Fieber as the new Director of Ear, Nose, Throat, & Facial Plastic Surgery (ENT) and General Surgery Clinics. Fieber will direct the operations of the ENT, General Surgery, and Outreach Clinics.  Fieber grew up in Astoria, SD and resides in…

PLHS Elects New Board Members

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors reelected officers and board members and elected new board members at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Doug Sharp of Sharp…

22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run Results

Saturday, June 09, 2018
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The 22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 9th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gregory Mulderink with a time of 21:51.46. Fastest 5K female…

PLHS Growth Result of Hard Work

Saturday, May 12, 2018
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As published in The Watertown Public Opinion on Friday, May 11. National Hospital Week is a time to celebrate our staff and recognize our accomplishments. We look at what brought Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) to where it is today. It can be summed up in one, simple word:  Growth. …