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Prairie Lakes Primary Care Offers Our Medicare Patients New ChartSpan Care Program

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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For many patients, keeping track of appointments, prescription refills, and specialists can be overwhelming. Even more so when a patient has multiple health conditions which they are receiving care for. Recently, Prairie Lakes Primary Care implemented a new care management program, called ChartSpan, that keeps all of their information in…

Watertown Community Members Welcomed to Tour Prairie Lakes Cancer Center

Friday, June 28, 2024
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The Prairie Lakes Cancer Center is celebrating 25 years of providing exceptional cancer treatment to residents of Watertown and surrounding areas in 2024. To commemorate the occasion, local business leaders and members of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce were invited into the facility to learn more about the providers, treatments,…

Let's Talk About Menopause - An Interview with Lindsey Barthel, DNP

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Menopause is the one thing that effects all women of a certain age, but many are too embarrassed to talk about! Lindsey Barthel, DNP at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic recently sat down with Watertown Radio's KWAT to discuss menopause and other common health concerns for woman in the hopes of…

Preventing Fireworks-Related Injuries & ER Visits

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Enjoying fireworks in the driveway or nearby field might seem like a festive and traditional way to celebrate summer and Independence Day. However, thousands of people, most of them children, teens and young adults, are injured each year while using fireworks. Most of these injuries happen in the weeks around…

Construction is Underway in the Maternal Child Health Unit

Monday, June 24, 2024
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The most recent construction project at PLHS is the exciting upgrade happening in the Maternal Child Health unit. In fact, the focus behind this year's BASH event was to raise money in support of this effort. We checked in with Micki Cordell, Director of Maternal Child Health, to see how the…

Summertime Swimming Safety Tips

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
The summer season has officially started meaning many of us are planning to take a refreshing dip or let the kids splash around in the cool water in the next few months. However, there are serious dangers, especially for children, in and around water. Drowning is the leading cause of…

Prairie Lakes ENT Clinic Offers Treatments for Patients With Chronic Nasal & Sinus Issues

Monday, June 17, 2024
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The Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic provides relief to patients suffering from either chronic rhinitis or nasal obstruction. Dr. Mancell believes care begins with listening to each patient’s needs, providing education and including the patient in the decision-making process. VIVAER® TREATMENT  VivAer Treatment is used to relieve nasal…

Prairie Lakes Cancer Center is Celebrating 25th Anniversary

Thursday, June 13, 2024
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For the past quarter of a century, Prairie Lakes Cancer Center has been a beacon of hope and healing for countless patients and their families in our Watertown area communities. In 1999, the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center welcomed its first patient. Today, we proudly serve over 400 new patients annually,…

Grilling Safety Tips Just in Time for Father's Day

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Grilling Safety Tips Barbecuing is a great way to spend time with family and friends, but remember that if not used properly, grills and BBQs can be dangerous. According to National Parks Service grills and BBQs account for about 8,200 fires each year in the United States, resulting in 15…

Sunscreen Tips with Abby Gietzen, PA - Dermatology

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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In an interview with KXLG Radio, Abby Gietzen, PA - Dermatology shares her thoughts on sun protection during these warm and sunny summer months.  Buying sunscreen is like buying make-up: you have to try a lot of the different kinds before you find one that fits you and your family’s…