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27th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results & Photos

Monday, June 10, 2024
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The 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run took place on Saturday, June 8th with a 5K run, 5K walk, a 1-mile Kids Race, and a 1-mile walk for all ages. There were 79 timed 5K runners, 23 5K walkers, eight children signed up for the Kids Race and 32 one-mile walkers. …

Prairie Lakes Recently Opened New Dialysis Unit

Thursday, June 06, 2024
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The new Prairie Lakes Dialysis Unit is now open on the first floor, in the area that was most recently the CCU Unit. The CCU Unit was moved to second floor earlier this year. The new unit can be accessed through a new entry near the North entrance designed specifically…

June is Men's Health Month

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
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With Father's Day coming up, it's the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for men's health and the various services Prairie Lakes Healthcare System provides to help men thrive in their everyday lives. Suggested screenings and services for men:  Colorectal screening Prostate exam Heart & Stroke screenings Lung Screening Sleep Apnea/Sleep…

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Introduces Convenience Care Walk-In Clinic at Northridge Location

Monday, June 03, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – June 3, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic is excited to announce the launch of Convenience Care at our Northridge location, offering a walk-in clinic service for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. This service is designed to provide high-quality, quick, and efficient care, ensuring that patients can receive…

Prairie Lakes Dermatology Offering Advanced Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer Treatment

Friday, May 31, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – May 31, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now offering Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a highly effective and precise procedure for the treatment of skin cancer. This advanced technique provides patients with the highest cure rates for skin cancer while…

Speech-Language-Hearing Professionals are Celebrated each May!

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) members in providing life-altering treatment. PLHS has three incredible Speech-Language Patholgists: Kirsten Blackwell, Danielle Meyer, and Mariko Oro, who are available to treat disorders that affect speech, language, voice,…

Controlling Your Diabetes Condition

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Diabetes is a condition that affects many Americans and has been on the rise in recent decades. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic conditions that require ongoing management and care. Properly managing this condition is crucial because uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as…

Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center Introduces Innovative iovera° Treatment

Monday, May 20, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – May 20, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the offering of iovera° treatment, an innovative approach to reducing pain. The iovera° treatment, often referred to as cryotherapy, is a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution that uses the body’s natural response to cold…

Spring Weather Has Arrived... Do You Know Where Your Nearest Storm Shelter Is?

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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As the temperatures rise this spring, so do the chances of tornadoes and other extreme weather events.  If you are on the road, and realize a severe storm is closing in, drive immediately to the closest public storm shelter. In Codington County, there are several: Anza Soccer Complex: 1620 17th…

Direct Access Lab Testing Available to the Public

Friday, May 10, 2024
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Did you know... the Prairie Lakes Laboratory Department offers a variety of lab tests on-site? These tests are not meant to take the place of regular medical care. Participants are encouraged to share their test results with their healthcare provider. Test expense can not be filed with insurance or Medicare.…