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Event Changes & Cancellations
Sunday, March 22, 2020
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Upcoming events managed and hosted by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System were changed due to the CDC recommendation to limit group gatherings to help the slow the spread of COVID-19. Current changes: Advanced Directives Talk the scheduled event for March 25th has been cancelled. Pathway Through Grief support group meetings scheduled…
Non-Essential Elective Procedures Postponed
Friday, March 20, 2020
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To further decrease the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the region, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is postponing non-essential elective procedures. Patients whose procedures are postponed are being contacted. Watertown physicians are taking proactive steps to protect the most vulnerable community members. This decision aligns with a recommendation…
Codington County Initiates Unified Measures
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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Vital organizations in Codington County met to unify procedures in preparation for community members to test positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Codington County. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. People with COVID-19 experience mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough…
BASH 2020 Rescheduled for August 1, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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In light of the most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cancel events with 50+ people for the next 8 weeks nationwide to try to contain the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic, leadership at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation decided to…
"Local health care facilities prepare..." - Special Interview
Saturday, March 14, 2020
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Dr. Senne, Pulmonologist, K.C. DeBoer, President & CEO, and Shannon Britt, Infection Control Nurse sat down with The Watertown Public Opinion reporter Laura Butterbrodt yesterday. Article "Local health care facilities prepare for COVID-19 to hit Watertown" Note: The information in this article is current as of the afternoon of March 13. Updates…
Message from Mayor Caron
Friday, March 13, 2020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Watertown is part of the incident command team formed to communicate and address issues related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic currently developing throughout our nation. This team provides continuous connection between government leaders and public health officials across Codington County to ensure we are…
Delicious, Dietitian Approved Recipes
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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Health & Wellness Blog
Ladies Night Out attendees enjoyed tasting and learning about recipes that can be substituted for store bought favorites. Now it's your turn. In honor of Nutrition Month this March, try making a few of our dietitian approved recipes at home by opening the recipe guide. Recipes presented by Registered Dietitians and…
Foundation Names New Executive Director
Thursday, March 05, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce the new Executive Director, Lisa Dahl. Beginning March 24, Dahl will lead Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s mission to raise funds to support and advance services available to the Watertown area through Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Dahl holds a Bachelors of Science Degree…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Haley Ellis
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System proudly announces Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Haley Ellis has advanced her education to Certified Nurse Practitioner. Ellis will work with cardiologists and staff in the care of patients with heart conditions. She joins Dr. Garcia, Dr. Maaliki, Dr. Miller, and Nurse Practitioner Jacklyn Karli. Ellis graduated…
Tickets on Sale for BASH
Monday, February 24, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual gala fundraising event hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers. This year…
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