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Know Your Numbers For Heart Health: Take the Quiz Today!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Women know a lot of numbers by heart - phone numbers, anniversaries, birthdays, pin numbers, and passwords. But what about your blood pressure? February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and…

Cold Winter Weather Affects Common Ear, Nose and Throat Issues

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
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Is the old wives' tale true? Can you really catch a cold by going out in the cold weather without a coat? Although cold temperatures may not directly produce illness, there are reasons to believe the cold, dry winter months can exacerbate symptoms and make it more likely to suffer…

Donate Blood & Save a Life: Monday, February 24

Friday, January 31, 2025
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, February 24th 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.…

Hear From PLHS Providers at the 80th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show

Friday, January 31, 2025
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The 80th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show is taking place at the Watertown Extension Expo and Fieldhouse Wednesday, February 12th through Saturday, February 15th.  Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to once again participate in one of our communities largest annual events. PLHS will host an expo booth in the…

First PLHS Health & Wellness Expo Was a Success!

Friday, January 31, 2025
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Last Saturday, January 25th, we held our first PLHS Health & Wellness Expo at the Codington County Extension Complex! We welcomed approximately 250 attendees to connect with our healthcare providers and care teams. Men, women, and children had their questions answered and learned about new services and resources available to…

New State-of-the-Art Equipment Added in Rehab Services

Thursday, January 30, 2025
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The Bertec Vision Trainer and Force Plate has expanded the services for a variety of existing Rehabilitation & Therapy Services patients. The new equipment was recently installed and already has become quite popular among several of our therapists as it provides a way to challenge our patients with a myriad of…

The First Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo: What to Expect! Featured

Saturday, January 25, 2025
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th for our first community-wide Health & Wellness Event at the Codington County Extension Complex. Men and women of all ages are invited to visit with 30+ of our departments to gather information, enjoy educational activities, and pick up various treats and promotional items. The…

Prairie Lakes Expands Services with New Castlewood Wellness Depot Clinic

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – January 22, 2025 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the newly constructed Castlewood Wellness Depot, bringing enhanced healthcare access to the Castlewood community. At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Castlewood City Council approved the proposal by PLHS to lease…

Prairie Lakes Implementing Next Phase of Time of Service Payments

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Effective Tuesday, January 21, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be collecting co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance from patients at time of service in an effort to educate patients on their insurance benefits and help them understand their financial responsibilities for their care. Collecting time-of-service payments aligns with common and current healthcare industry…

The January 21st Cancer Support Group is Cancelled

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the January meeting scheduled for today - January 21st has been cancelled.  For more information, or to register for next month's meeting, click the link below: Cancer Support Group 2025