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PLHS Elects New Board Members
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors reelected officers and board members and elected new board members at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Doug Sharp of Sharp…
22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run Results
Saturday, June 09, 2018
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The 22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 9th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gregory Mulderink with a time of 21:51.46. Fastest 5K female…
PLHS Growth Result of Hard Work
Saturday, May 12, 2018
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As published in The Watertown Public Opinion on Friday, May 11. National Hospital Week is a time to celebrate our staff and recognize our accomplishments. We look at what brought Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) to where it is today. It can be summed up in one, simple word: Growth. …
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Monday, May 07, 2018
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Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways; including, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. High blood pressure is a…
Expansion Project's End is in Sight
Friday, April 20, 2018
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The current Prairie Lakes Healthcare System expansion project is steadily progressing forward. The expansion includes a new east entrance canopy, helipad relocation and the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, a new 65,000 square foot, two-story clinic building. Finishing touches are happening in the lower level on Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services and Glacial Lakes…
About Testicular Cancer
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Lanctin, March 2020 In the U.S., over 8,500 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed each year. It is highly curable, even if it has spread to other areas of the body at diagnosis. Testicular cancer is generally uncommon; however it is the most common type…
Learn About Healthcare Planning
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is offering a free educational session available for the public to learn about advanced directives. Advanced directives are forms that outline the care individuals would like to receive or not receive if he or she is unable to express their desires for healthcare. The session “Advanced…
Ranked Top Twenty in the Country
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is among the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. The Top 20 winners were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The determining factors for the top 20 rural community hospitals were based on eight indices:…
10 Symptoms of a Cold vs the Flu
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Many times it is hard to tell whether we have a cold…
PLHS Adds Nurse Practitioner to Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Kris Goens, FNP-C to the nephrology staff. She joins Tina Melanson, MD, FNKF, FACP and Kari Fleming, PA-C in the care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic and Kidney Dialysis Units in the region. Goens graduated with her nurse practitioner degree from University…
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