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March is Kidney Month

Thursday, March 09, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide. The 2023 theme is…

BASH is Back in 2023!

Thursday, March 09, 2023
Published in News and Announcements
Update: Tickets sales have now ended, but check back for additional information on online silent auction bidding and other opportunities to get involved and support the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation and BASH 2023.  Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2023 will be…

March is Registered Dietitian Month

Wednesday, March 08, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System we have a fabulous team of RDNs including Mallory P., Sara B., Becky S., and Megan B. pictured here. We asked them the difference between a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Nutritionist and here is what we found out: A credential is a professional qualification…

Pediatric ENT Services with Rachel Leiseth, PA- Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Thursday, March 02, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
March is Pediatric ENT Awareness month so we sat down with Physicians' Assistant, Rachel Leiseth from the Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic to find out more about the ENT services we provide, specific to pediatric patients. 

Prairie Lakes Introduces The Pain Science Center

Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce the Specialty Clinic is enhancing services for the care of patients with pain conditions. Patients can now make appointments with the Pain Science Center at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic located within Rehabilitation Services. The Pain Science Center is an option for…

Heart Failure Program Q&A

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Jacklyn Karli, DNP at Prairie Lakes Cardiology answered some commonly asked questions about heart failure and the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System.  What is the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes? Prairie Lakes offers both an inpatient and outpatient heart failure program, where individuals will receive specialized…

Prairie Lakes Clinics Closing Due to Weather

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Due to inclement and impending weather, the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, Cancer Center, and ENT Clinic at Mallard Pointe will be closing at noon Wednesday, February 22nd and will be closed Thursday, February 23rd. Cardiac Rehab and Wound Clinic will be closed February 22nd and 23rd. Home Care and Hospice…

Meet Our Ladies Night Out Keynote Speaker: Leslie Morgan Steiner

Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Leslie Morgan Steiner is this year's keynote of Ladies Night Out 2023 and she is looking forward to sharing some valuable advice on the importance of self care and making your physical health a priority, especially as women age.  Leslie is a New York Times best-selling author, TedTalk veteran, columnist…

Keeping Score of Heart Disease

Thursday, February 09, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and throughout the world.  Each year, one in three deaths in America is related to heart disease.  Many of these deaths are preventable and, just like colon cancer and breast cancer, heart disease has an inexpensive and easy to administer screening…

The Acid Reflux Center at Prairie Lakes is Here for You!

Thursday, February 09, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Have you been up at night with heartburn and can't get a good night's sleep? Occasional indigestion after enjoying a spicy dish is fairly common. However, chronic pain and discomfort making it difficult to live your ordinary life may mean there is something more serious going on and it's time…