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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…
Prairie Lakes Announces Opening of Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, Welcomes Dr. Jered Mancell
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System announces the opening of the Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic on Monday, August 25 and welcomes full time ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Jered Mancell, to the medical staff. “We are excited to bring full-time ear, nose and throat care…
Progress in Preventing Heart Disease
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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Despite the fact that heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, the rates of both hospitalizations and deaths from heart disease have declined in the past two decades. According to a recent study, heart failure and stroke hospitalizations have declined about 30-40%. Results also…
Yellow Rose Week a Success in Northeast South Dakota
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Yellow Rose Week was celebrated in northeastern South Dakota June 2-6, 2014. Yellow Rose Week is the primary means of financing the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF), a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. The SJMF provides grants to people in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota with life-threatening…
10 Facts About Lung Cancer
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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Lung cancer is becoming one of the deadliest cancers in America. Here are some startling facts from the World Health Organization concerning lung cancer. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in both men and women Lung cancer attributes to 1.37 million deaths annually. In 1987,…
The Benefits of a Little Exercise
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
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As many of us know, a little exercise can go a long way in promoting good health. Recently a study from the University of Iowa suggests as little as five minutes of running could benefit your heart health. From ½ mile runners to marathon runners, this study determined even moderate…
Physician Assistant Joins Prairie Lakes Neprhology Clinic
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
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Kari Fleming, certified Physician Assistant, has joined Dr. Tina Melanson in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic. In conjunction with Dr. Melanson, Fleming will assist in the management of kidney diseases and disorders including hypertension, electrolyte disturbances, and management of patients on kidney dialysis. Fleming is a Lake Norden native and…
The Benefits of Red Wine and Cardiovascular Health
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
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Many studies have shown that a couple glasses of red wine can be good for your heart health. Does this sound too good to be true? Researchers have set out to find the truth in this. The alleged benefits of consuming red wine have been credited to being heart…
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