News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Welcome Jackie Mack, Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, to Prairie Lakes growing wound care department. Wound ostomy continence nurses provide acute and rehabilitative needs for people with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and/or integumentary system; and provide direct care to people with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure ulcers, and/or…

Healthy Weight Week

Sunday, January 18, 2015
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We celebrate healthy lifestyles that last a lifetime. This week try these exercise tips and whip up this healthy, easy mediterranean turkey wrap recipe to live actively, eat well, and feel good. Mediterranean Turkey Wrap, recommended by Prairie Lakes/Sodexo Dieticians Prep Time: 15 minutes. Seving size: 1 wrap. 280 calories,…

Black Widow Academy Provides Donations to the Caring Club House

Thursday, January 08, 2015
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Members of the Black Widow Academy (BWA) donated a variety of items to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. BWA is a strength and conditioning program for all fitness levels aimed at improving muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance and flexibility. BWA is located at 1744 7th Avenue, SW in Watertown, SD.…

Welcome the 1st Baby of 2015

Sunday, January 04, 2015
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Greg Benson and Jennifer Whisman welcomed their new child Marley-Ann Rose at 8:34 p.m. January 2nd, weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and measuring 18 ¾ inches in length. Marley-Ann is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown in 2015. Her parents, brothers Johnathan, Devlin,…

National Medical Resources Provides Donation to Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation

Wednesday, December 31, 2014
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Darin Musser, SD Accounts Manager of National Medical Resources (NMR) presented a $2,000 check to Alison Gilbertson, Executive Director of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. NMR is a leading locum tenens physician and nurse practitioner staffing company based in Bismarck, North Dakota. It provides services to hospitals and facilities in…

Home Health is Moving

Monday, December 29, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Home Health Office will move from their current location on Highway 212 to Prairie Lakes’ hospital campus this week. Home Care, Home Connections and Hospice services will now be based out of the hospital. Please note Home Health's phone, fax, and mailing address will remain the same. New…

Zaug Children Provide Donations to the Caring Club House

Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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While most young people are writing letters to Santa and thinking about their gifts under the tree, Braedon and Avery Zaug did just the opposite- they thought about what they could give to others. It all started when Braedon and Avery’s great grandmother gave them “Christmas money”. Instead of spending…

The Coffee Cup Cares about the Cancer Center

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
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The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop near Summit, South Dakota knows firsthand the support the Cancer Center can provide patients. A coworker, Val Moen, is a breast cancer survivor and has inspired many locals and travelers. Val Moen is a beacon of good spirits to all who’ve been affected by cancer.…

Need a Good New Year's Resolution?

Friday, December 12, 2014
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With the new year around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions. Eating healthy is always a great New Year’s resolution. Let us help. Here are 6 of the 13 delicious swaps for a heart-healthy diet from Everyday Health: 1- Eat Fish 2- Include more Omega-3s like walnuts…

Prairie Lakes Improves Quality for Patients by Using Technology

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has successfully attested for Stage Two Meaningful Use and is proud to be the first healthcare facility in the state to do so. Meaningful Use is a nationwide program with three stages of objectives to use certified electronic health records (EHR) technology to improve quality and…