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Heart Health
Friday, June 06, 2014
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Your heart health is very important to us at Prairie Lakes, which is why we have come up with the top 10 foods for a healthy heart. Fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids (eat twice a week) Beeries Soy Foods Nuts Whole Grains Olive Oil Fruits and…
Celebrate Today with Prairie Lakes
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
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In celebration of those who have survived, as inspiration for those diagnosed, a gathering of support, an outreach to the community and to commemorate the Cancer Center’s 15th anniversary the staff at Prairie Lakes Cancer Center invites the community to “Celebrate Today!” On Tuesday, June 10th from 5 to 7…
Every Month Should be Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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Even though October is named breast cancer awareness month, we at Prairie Lakes think it is a topic that needs to be brought up more than a month a year. By taking these steps, early detection is possible when the cancer is the most treatable. 1. Mammogram Screening should begin…
BASH Took Our Breath Away
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation hosted BASH (Building A Superior Hospital) on Saturday, April 12 at the Watertown Event Center. This annual gala event is a friend and fund raiser for the Foundation. What a night! Three hundred sixty five guests were in attendance, an increase from last year. Dollars…
Eat Fiber, Live Longer
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Being a victim of a heart attack is scary enough. What is even scarier is the risk of having another heart attack or eventually dying from heart disease. So what steps can patients take to prevent this from happening? According to a study from the British Medical Journal, people who…
Skin Saving Tips
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and with warm weather on the horizon, it is a good time to remind ourselves how to take care of our skin. Almost 80,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year. Here are some tips from the Melanoma Research Foundation on how to protect…
7 Tips for a Better Night Sleep
Friday, May 02, 2014
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Feeling worn out or crabby? Sleeping may be your solution. 50 to 70 million US adults suffer from sleep issues. There are many reasons why Americans experience sleep insufficiency like work schedules, family issues, illness, etc. These societal factors play a huge role in how a person sleeps, and…
Cancer Center Commemorates 15 Years
Friday, April 25, 2014
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Fifteen years ago this week, the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center opened its doors and started caring for patients. Through the years, the Cancer Center has grown to serve the needs of patients—adding on to the building and doubling the size of the staff. Today, the Cancer Center sees over 350…
Heart Failure Protection
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
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Just because you have suffered from a heart attack doesn’t mean you can’t live a full and healthy life. New studies have found a way to protect patients from heart failure, a chronic condition that can occur after a heart attack. Heart failure occurs when the heart isn’t pumping enough…
Prairie Lakes Named 2014 HEALTHSTRONG™ Hospital
Monday, April 07, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has been named a 2014 HEALTHSTRONG™ Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics. Prairie Lakes was among 547 hospitals nationwide selected for this honor—ranking in the top 13% of the 4,299 hospitals studied. The purpose of the HEALTHSTRONG™ Hospital study was to provide a comprehensive comparison of acute…
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