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Volunteer Receives Celebrate! Award

Friday, June 17, 2016
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Watertown Community Foundation's 2016 Celebrate! Adult Award Winner was nominated by two people. We are proud the adult celebrate! winner is Nyla Bergan (center). Retired teacher Nyla Bergan chairs the noon sandwich ministry through the Salvation Army, sews hospital gowns and cleans catheter bags for Prairie Lakes Hospice patients and is…

Welcome Clinical Dietitian, Sara Berreth

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Sara Berreth, Clinical Dietitian to Prairie Lakes Nutritional Services. Berreth will assess and work with patients in the hospital and can also accept appointments for one on one or group sessions.   As a clinical dietitian Berreth has experience helping patients with a wide variety…

20th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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The 20th Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 11th 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. The annual fundraiser honored Tim Page, long time Prairie Lakes Pharmacy Director who passed away…

Health and Fit Tips

Thursday, June 09, 2016
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
As a physical therapist, I do my best to adopt healthy habits because of my position to serve as an advocate and role model for my patients. You may ask yourself “What exactly is a “healthy” lifestyle and where/how do I begin making changes?” Listed below are some basic recommendations…

PLHS Ranked Top Twenty in the Country

Monday, May 16, 2016
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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) at an awards ceremony during NRHA’s Rural Innovation Hospital Summit May 12th. The determining factors…

PLHS Celebrates Hospital Week

Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrates their staff during Hospital Week!  National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the women and men who support the health and well being of their communities through dedication and compassionate care from the heart. Take this year’s National Hospital Week as an opportunity to thank all…

PLHS Volunteer Reaches a Milestone

Monday, May 02, 2016
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Volunteers at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System make a difference in the lives of patients and their visitors every day. Today we recognize the contributions of Karol Gruenberg. Karol has contributed twenty years of volunteering to Prairie Lakes Hospice. For the past five years she has made plastic canvas cross artwork…

Foot Health

Monday, April 25, 2016
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In recognition of Foot Health Awareness Month we encourage you to think about your feet! "Foot health is not only important in people with diabetes, it’s important for everyone. When you think about what you do in a day, feet are always involved. Whether it’s at your job, doing activities…

Head & Neck Cancers Q&A

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Mancell, September 2020. In observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, Dr. Jered Mancell of Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic has answered common questions on the topic. If you are experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms Dr. Mancell…

Free Sibling Prep Class

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
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This one hour program is designed for children age 3 and older to attend with a parent. The program will help them prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the home. Siblings maintain a very important role in the family, both before and after the arrival of the new…