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Kids Ear, Nose, & Throat

Friday, February 03, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Did you know something as simple as bottle feeding your baby while they’re on their back can cause ear infections? Or sinuses aren’t fully developed until your late teens? Dr. Mancell, Prairie Lakes’ Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician, has answers for our questions related to pediatric ENT conditions. Ear: Ear infections…

PLHS Surgical Services Q & A

Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Surgeons and Specialists throughout the region regularly use both the Prairie Lakes Hospital and Mallard Pointe Surgical Center to perform a variety of both inpatient and outpatient surgeries. The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) Surgical Services team is trained in working with these surgeons and specialists to provide experienced and compassionate…

Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Cardiology Service Line

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Published in News and Announcements
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Erika Bluel as the new Director of Cardiology Service Line. Bluel oversees the Cardiology Clinic in the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, the Cardiac Cath Lab, and the Cardiac Rehab department. Bluel grew up in Loveland, CO and earned her Bachelor of Nursing…

Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Human Resources

Friday, January 27, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the new Director of Human Resources (HR), Sarah Bruning. She replaces Alison Gilbertson who was recently appointed to the Vice President of Human Resources at Prairie Lakes.  Bruning holds a master’s degree in Business Administration that she earned from the University of…

PLHS Providers Will be Leading Classes at the 78th Annual Winter Farm Show

Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The 78th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show is taking place at the Watertown Extension Expo and Fieldhouse Wednesday, February 8th through Saturday, February 11th. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to once again participate in educational sessions led by our providers. Each session will be held in the Codington County…

Prairie Lakes Dermatology Expands Service Area to Brookings, SD

Monday, January 23, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now providing outreach to Sanford Health Brookings Clinic in Brookings, SD. Prairie Lakes Dermatology specialists see patients at this location twice per month. With a goal of providing exceptional health care services that are close to home…

The Risks of Radon: Interview with Dr. Senne, Pulmonologist

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
January is Radon Action Month giving us a great opportunity to hear from Dr. Svien Senne, Pulmonologist, about the dangers of Radon and what we can do if we've been exposed. 

Ladies Night Out 2023 Registration is Now Open Featured

Friday, January 13, 2023
Published in News and Announcements
Join author Leslie Morgan Steiner and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in person on Friday, February 24th for our Ladies Night Out event at the Watertown Event Center. We will have providers on-hand for educational break-out sessions covering topics such as Cognition, Acid Reflux, Breast Health, Pelvic Health, and Pain Neuroscience.…

Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Speciality Clinic on January 16th

Thursday, January 05, 2023
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Provide hope and impact local lives in our community! The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, January 16th.  As a blood donor, you are participating in a vital community service to ensure the Community Blood Bank…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes the 1st Baby Born in 2023

Tuesday, January 03, 2023
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Casey and Erica Kneebone of Watertown, SD welcomed their new baby boy at 5:23pm on January 2, 2023. Clyde Russell Kneebone is 18.5” inches long and 5 pounds 15.4 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in 2023. Proud older siblings include Calvin Kneebone, Natalee Blauer,…