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Protect Your Family with an Influenza Vaccination
Monday, December 08, 2014
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Influenza (the flu) can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Anyone can get sick from the flu. National Influenza Vaccination Week provides an important opportunity for our community to tell people how important it is to get an annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated…
Safety First When It Comes To Gift Giving
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
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With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to start checking off our gift list. Toys can be so fun to buy for children, but some can be dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 265,000 emergency room visits were toy-related injuries. Before purchasing a toy…
Give the Gift of Early Detection
Monday, December 01, 2014
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Prairie Lakes offers screenings for stroke, heart attack, and heart disease with the Stroke Detect and Target Heart programs. For only $45 you can give someone you love the thoughtful gift of a screening. No doctor referral is needed. Both Men and Women 40-75 years of age are eligible for…
Keeping it Local
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
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Prairie Lakes collaborates to bring quality healthcare to our region. Jill Fuller, CEO and President of Prairie Lakes emphasizes that in an interview with Kris Bevill for the November, 2014 Edition of Prairie Business. The article includes interviews from three independent healthcare organizations about their strategies to thrive. Kris Bevill of Prairie…
Home Care and Hospice Month
Monday, November 24, 2014
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This month we honor Home Care and Hospice staff. Home Health and Hospice services allow people to get the help they need where they want to be… in their homes. We recognize that caring for a loved one who is still living at home is difficult sometimes. Providing the care…
National Family Caregivers Month
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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November is a month filled with health observances. One that doesn’t get talked about enough is National Family Caregivers. There are over 90 million family caregivers in the nation, lets recognize them this month for allowing their loved ones to stay home longer. Take a look at these amazing facts…
Awarded Platinum for Second Consecutive Year
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the second consecutive year. The Center of Disease Control estimates that over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. This award recognizes Prairie Lakes’ commitment and success in implementing…
Diabetes Friendly Recipes
Saturday, November 15, 2014
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This week Prairie Lakes/Sodexo Dietitians bring you a Balsamic Glazed Salmon with Easy Half-Mashed Potatoes, a Roasted Asparagus Salad, and a 8 oz glass of milk. Yum! Total carbs: 48 grams. Balsamic Glazed Salmon: 17g carbs, 280 calories, 26g protein. Serves 2. Ingredients: ½ cup balsamic vinegar | 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard…
PLHS Foundation Receives Donations
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Foundation received two donations of $300 recently from The Magic Mile Casino and The Second Annual "Shad's Ride". The proceeds will benefit the Caring Club House, a resource that provides lodging on campus for patients, caregivers and family members who live outside of Watertown and…
Lung Cancer Therapies
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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Not only is lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but globally as well. Now is a perfect time to recognize the impact of lung cancer and become aware of recent research and studies. Unfortunately, lung cancer is most often caught in advance stages. Recognizing this,…
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