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USD Nursing Mobile SIM Unit Coming to PLHS
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The University of South Dakota mobile simulation unit will be parked at Prairie Lakes on Monday, July 24 from 3pm-5pm. The unit is open for public tours and we encourage anyone interested in the nursing field to walk through and learn about becoming a nurse.
Good Skin Practices for Sun Safety
Monday, July 17, 2023
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From Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Dermatologist: There are many ways we are exposed to the sun during the day. It can be fun partaking in activities under the sun, but it is important to remember good skin care practices. One in five Americans will have skin cancer during their lifetime. I…
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Becky S., Earns 2023 Hero of Everyday Life Award from Sodexo
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announced its 2023 Heroes of Everyday Life®. Five Sodexo employees, including our own Becky S., received a $5,000 grant to continue their work to fight food insecurity within their communities. The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation awards Sodexo employees who invest time, talent, and resources to fight…
Kidney Dialysis Patient Receives Surprise Send Off from Prairie Lakes
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Prairie Lakes patient, Stacey K., alongside her husband, Dan K., walked out of her last kidney dialysis appointment on July 12th before her kidney transplant day that is scheduled for July 13. She was surprised to find Prairie Lakes staff and some of her family and friends lined up in…
Beware of Heat-Related Illnesses
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Now that we are in the middle of the warmest summer months, it’s important to understand the danger of prolonged heat exposure. Monica E., our Director of Emergency Medicine shares some helpful information. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body’s temperature gets too high as it fluctuates depending on the heat…
Understanding the Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Vehicles
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Since 1998, more than 900 children have died from vehicular heatstroke - an average of 38 per year - and 53% of incidents involve a parent or caregiver forgetting the child was in the vehicle. Even on mild or cloudy days, temperatures inside vehicles can reach life-threatening levels. Watch the…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Radiology Director, Megan Gilbertson
Friday, July 07, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces Megan Gilbertson as the new Director of Radiology. Her responsibilities include managing radiology services, including, X-Ray, CT Scanning, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Gilbertson comes to Prairie Lakes with 27 years of experience in the Radiology field with over 20 of those years in…
How to Avoid Salmonella Infection
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
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Food that is contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful germs usually looks, tastes, and smells normal. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent infection. Salmonella are bacteria that can make you sick Salmonella can be found in a variety of foods, including chicken, beef, pork, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and even…
Prairie Lakes to Host Blood Drive on July 24th
Monday, July 03, 2023
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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 Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on…
Terry Redlin Canvas Raffle Benefiting Individuals with a Life-Threatening Illness
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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This beautiful Terry Redlin Canvas was donated to the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation in an effort to help raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, benefitting individuals diagnosed with alife-threatening illness, who have financial needs. For your chance to win this canvas, raffle tickets can be purchased for $10…
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