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Prairie Lakes Named Top 100 Hospital Featured
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is…
Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics
Monday, February 11, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce the new Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Jennifer Briggs. Briggs’s position oversees the unit that cares for adult and pediatric patients staying in the hospital, often receiving treatment for an illness or recovering from a surgical procedure. Briggs grew up near Henry, SD…
Prairie Lakes Names New Directors
Monday, January 14, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named new directors Karna Stroschein as the new Director of Coding, Amanda Johannsen as the Director of the Business Office, Jenna Hulscher as the Director of Radiology, and Jennifer Sieck as the Laboratory Director. Stroschein grew up in Clear Lake, SD and resides in Watertown…
Introducing the Acid Reflux Center
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to announce the Specialty Clinic is enhancing services to manage the care of patients with acid reflux. Patients can now make appointments with the Acid Reflux Center at Prairie Lakes. The Acid Reflux Center is an option for those suffering from heartburn or acid…
1st Baby of 2019
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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Jessica and Ken Williams of Estelline welcomed their new baby girl Violet Grace at 8:30 a.m. on January 1, 2018, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz. Violet is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2019 year. Her big brother Jack is excited to…
Generous Sixth-Grader Donates Toys
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Generous sixth-grader, Nolan Adams donated toys for our pediatric inpatients. Nolan’s Project started five years ago he heard a radio story about children being in the hospital and wondered, “What do the kids get for Christmas when they are in the hospital over Christmas?” Nolan believes it is better to…
Donations Warm Hearts of Cancer Patients
Monday, December 17, 2018
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Gracious community members are warming hearts this holiday season at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center. The Carlson Family of Watertown donated a beautiful Christmas tree for cancer patients to enjoy; included with the tree are blessing bulbs. Patients and their loved ones can pick a bulb, write down the name…
Tom Beaudry Day
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Radiology and Watertown Mayor Sarah Caron honored retiring Radiology Director, Tom Beaudry by naming December 13, 2018 Tom Beaudry Day. Mayor Caron's proclamation: WHEREAS, Tom Beaudry is the Radiology Director of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, South Dakota; and WHEREAS, Tom has dedicated the last 43…
Healthcare Speakers Series to Feature Dr. Holm
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce an upcoming Healthcare Speakers Series Event featuring the “Prairie Doc”, Dr. Richard Holm. Dr. Holm’s presentation is titled “The Fear of Death is Dangerous for Your Health”; he will also talk about his new book, “Life’s Final Season: A Guide for…
Diabetes Friendly Recipes for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 15, 2018
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The holidays bring comfort and joy... but they may also bring unwanted, added weight. This season our dietitians have you covered with delicious, healthy recipes. In honor of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, all recipes are diabetes friendly. Meal: Herb-Roasted Turkey, Half-Mashed Potatoes, Stuffed Brussel Sprout Bites, and Sage Stuffing:…
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