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Prairie Lakes Continues to Warn Public of Scam Calls
Thursday, March 07, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is receiving reports about scammers calling and texting people in the Watertown area claiming to be from Prairie Lakes while asking for personal information. The calls and texts are showing up on Caller ID with local area codes. It is important to know that Prairie Lakes…
Registration Now Open for Spring Grief Support Group Starting April 9
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a new six-week session on Tuesday, April 9th. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief,…
Spring Explore Camp Registration is Now Open
Friday, March 01, 2024
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Explore Camp is back for a second time this school year due to last Fall’s overwhelming response! This day of exploration is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who were unable to attend last fall’s Explore Camp and are curious about the healthcare industry and want to learn more.…
Prairie Lakes Hosted Another Successful Ladies Night Out!
Friday, March 01, 2024
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Last Friday, February 23rd, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held our largest community event of the year - Ladies Night Out 2024 - at the Watertown Event Center. We welcomed over 325 attendees to connect with our healthcare providers and care teams. Ladies had their questions answered and learned about new…
What to Expect When Our Team Cares for You in the ER
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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When you arrive to the Prairie Lakes Emergency Room (ER), you are likely in pain, scared, confused, anxious, overwhelmed, or a combination of these emotions and others. The Emergency Care team at Prairie Lakes is trained and prepared to help you navigate the process of receiving emergency care with experienced doctors,…
Blood Mobile is Pulling into Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic on March 13
Wednesday, February 28, 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…
Car Seat Safety Reminders
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Car Seat Checkup Motor vehicle crashes claim the lives of more than 12 children each week. To best protect your child, choose a safety seat that fits your vehicle, fits your child, and that you will use correctly every time. Right Seat: This is an easy one. Check the label…
Hospice Patient's Family Donates Engraved Stethoscopes to Hospice Team
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The family of hospice patient, Ardyce Gackstetter who recently passed away, donated twenty Littmann Stethoscopes to the Prairie Lakes Hospice team. Gary Gackstetter, the oldest of his siblings, along with his wife Jeanne drove up from Sioux Falls to deliver the donation and personally thank the Hospice staff. Jeanne is…
Demystifying Fibromyalgia: Understanding Chronic Pain
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Explanation Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. However, it remains a rather mysterious condition with no known cure. The exact cause is still unknown, but researchers believe it is due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Fibromyalgia involves generalized pain all…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – February 23, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis…
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