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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.…

Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on June 3

Thursday, May 09, 2024
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Your Blood Matters. What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…

Yellow Rose Week 2024: June 3rd - 7th

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Yellow Rose Week, running June 3rd - 7th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides grants to people with life-threatening…

Butterfly Release Event: "Love Takes Flight" 2024

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Remember those who have passed, celebrate those who are living, and accept the changes and transitions that are occurring in our own lives. About this event This year's "Love Takes Flight" program will include a brief, nondenominational spiritual dedication followed by the release of the butterflies. You will have the…

Donate Blood & Save a Life on Monday, May 6th

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, May 6th! What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank.…