News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Hosts Senator John Thune

Sunday, October 05, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomed Senator John Thune on Thursday, October 2nd. Senator Thune visited with staff and patients as he toured the facility.  The growth of PrairieLakes and current healthcare challenges were discussed. Senator Thune recently assisted Prairie Lakes resolve a dialysis reimbursement issue with the Centers for Medicare…

Young Women and Heart Disease

Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Heart disease does not discriminate by gender, but what many don’t know is that more and more young women are being affected by heart disease. 1 in 4 American women dies from heart disease, and heart attacks are becoming more popular in women in their thirties. Young woman tend to…

Hospital Hill Run Donation to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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On June 14, 2014 Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 18th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Approximately 150 runners and walkers participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Two thousand dollars was generously donated to the Caring Club House,…

Fruits and Veggies - More Matters Month

Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Did you know that over 90% of adults and children in the U.S. are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables? So what do our experts suggest we do? Just add one more! Everyone can benefit from eating just one more serving of fruits and veggies. According to…

Independent.. But Not Alone Featured

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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The September/October, 2014 Midwest Medical Edition of MED featured Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in the cover story. The article discusses two independent healthcare systems in South Dakota and their strategy to remain independent.  "Leaders at these hospitals maintain that, withgood planning, supportive communities, strong finances, competitive pricing, and collaboration with other healthcare…

Grief Healing Retreat Featured

Monday, September 15, 2014
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  The Bereavement Team at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is hosting “A Pathway Through Grief” a Grief Healing Retreat on Thursday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This non-denominational retreat is offered at no cost. Registration is now open for this event here or by calling 605-882-7714 The retreat is…

Hospice Care

Tuesday, September 09, 2014
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Hospice can be a sensitive subject to talk to our loved ones about. Here at Prairie Lakes, we want our patients to know what hospice means to us. Many patients hear the word hospice and they think their life is ending. This is simply not the case. Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

Managing Meniere's Disease

Wednesday, September 03, 2014
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A new study for Meniere’s disease is underway in Colorado Springs. Meniere’s disease currently affects 13 million people worldwide. Managing this disease is very difficult. Imagine feeling dizzy, nauseous and unable to focus. These are just a few of the symptoms that help describe Meniere’s disease. Things like driving home…

Shad’s Ride to Benefit the Caring Club House

Monday, September 01, 2014
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The Second Annual “Shad’s Ride” will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 beginning at The Bullpen in Lake Norden, SD at 1:00 p.m. Registration is from noon to 1:00 p.m the day of the event and is $15 per rider. This ride honors Shad Peckenpaugh, former manager of The…

30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep the Cancer Away!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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  A study of 60,000 woman was conducted to see if low level exertion could provide benefits in preventing breast cancer. Turns out it can! Lifestyle changes are always important when trying to reduce the risk of cancer, but this study; published in the Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, shows…