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PLHS Now Offers "Be Well" Employee Health Fairs To Local Employers
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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We understand that helping to keep your employees healthy is the best way to ensure future productivity and achievements in the workplace by eliminating sick days or extended medical absences. In order to help you to do that, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is now offering "Be Well" employee health programs…
Meet our Athletic Trainers
Monday, March 10, 2025
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March is National Athletic Training Month which raises awareness for the important work that Athletic Trainers provide to athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletic trainers, also known as ATs, specialize in the management, prevention, and recovery of injured athletes. Many times, athletic trainers are the first medical professionals on the…
Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: An Expert Opinion
Monday, March 10, 2025
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic is promoting the scheduling of colonoscopies for anybody over the age of 45 – sooner if there is family history or other important health factors. As more and more Americans are reaching the target age, in recent years at-home…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Remains in Network with UnitedHealthcare
Thursday, March 06, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently notified that UnitedHealthcare incorrectly sent letters to patients (with UnitedHealthcare insurance plans) notifying them that some providers within Prairie Lakes Healthcare System were going out of network. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, including physicians at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic, continue to remain in network with…
Bev's Story: Advanced Shoulder Surgery Featured
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
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Bev Paulsen, a retired PLHS surgical nurse, sat down with us and shared her experience of exceptional care during her recent reverse total shoulder replacement and recovery with Prairie Lakes Orthopedics and Rehab Services. Her message focuses on not needing to leave Watertown to receive advanced care for her personalized…
Registration Now Open for Spring Grief Support Group Starting April 8
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a new six-week session on Tuesday, April 8th. 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,…
Our Registered Dietitians are Celebrating National Nutrition Month
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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March is National Nutrition Month and our PLHS Registered Dietitians have a full month of exciting, and educational, events planned to celebrate! National Nutrition Month is held annually in March as a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on…
Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on March 24
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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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…
Sip Smarter: Uncovering the Hidden Sugar in Your Favorite Drinks
Monday, February 24, 2025
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We all know about added sugar, but let's take a closer look at the surprising sugar content in everyday beverages and how it affects our health. At our recent Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo, we found one of the most popular demonstrations was the "Sugar Demo" provided by our…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Recognized by Chartis as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Monday, February 17, 2025
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – February 17, 2025 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the…
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