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Prairie Lakes Recognized for Patient Experience Featured
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently awarded the 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades for the first time. Healthgrades is an online resource that empowers users to find the best hospitals, doctors, and care for their family by delivering accessible and transparent information on healthcare providers in their area.…
Summer Safety: Ready for the Beach?
Monday, June 27, 2022
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Many of us will be celebrating America's birthday this 4th of July by heading to the beach, but are we as prepared as possible? While swimming, be careful of rip currents and waves that can you force you under water- especially small children and pets. To protect yourself, only swim…
Hospital Hill Run-25th Annual Makes Donation to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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On June 11th, 2022, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 25th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Walkers and runners participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s Caring Club House. A generous donation of $3,250 was donated to the Caring Club House. Shown are members of the Hospital Hill…
25th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results & Photos
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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The 25th Annual Hospital Hill Run took place on Saturday, June 11 with a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk for all ages. There were 61 timed 5K runners, 29 5K walkers, and 12 one-mile walkers. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped with the…
Summer Safety: Know Before You Go!
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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Clear skies can be deceiveing. Don't get caught off-gaurd by sudden seasonal weather changes, especially if you're going out on the water. You don't want to have to cut your fishing trip short due to a thunderstorm rolling in. Check local weather reports and catch the forecast before you head out…
Summer Safety: See A Flash, Dash Inside
Thursday, June 02, 2022
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Summertime in the mid-west brings warm weather, sunny skies, and numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it also brings thunderstorms and lightning and your chance of being hit by lightning greatly increases when you remain outside during a thunderstorm. Each year in the United States, thunderstorms produce 20-25…
May is Asthma Awareness Month - What to Look For?
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the United States, with about 1 in 13 people being diagnosed with the condition (AAFA, 2022). Asthma affects people of all ages, and is the leading cause of chronic disease in children (CDC, 2022). Asthma is a condition where the…
Prairie Lakes Donation Supports Construction of New Appropriate Regional Facility
Friday, May 20, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has recently made a $2 million donation toward the construction of a new Appropriate Regional Facility (ARF) in Watertown. The Human Service Agency (HSA) broke ground on the facility during the fall of 2021. With mental health needs continuing to rise locally, regionally, and across the…
Smoking Cessation
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking Smoking Cessation is the process of quitting the use of tobacco products. Nicotine is the addictive additive that causes smoking dependence. Quitting nicotine will cause withdrawals, especially in the first few weeks. The smoking cessation process prepares individuals for the process and consists…
COVID Booster Shot Associated With Reduced Risks And Increased Immunity
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Have you received your COVID-19 vaccinations? One dose? Second dose? Booster dose? Second booster dose? According to the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) on April 6, 2022: 72% of the population have received 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 59% of the popoulation have completed the COVID-19 vaccination series.…
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