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Quilt Raffle Winner

Thursday, October 29, 2015
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Congratulations to Donna Zirbes of Watertown who won the beautiful handmade quilt made by Mary Donegan! Proceeds from the quilt raffle go to benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Pictured here from left to right are Donna Zirbes, Mary Donegan and Caring Club House Caretaker Linda Page. Thank you…

1 in 8

Friday, October 16, 2015
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1 in 8 women born today will have breast cancer sometime within their life. You may have heard that statistic before, but do you realize the weight of it? It means based off the 2010 census, statistically speaking 1,287 female residents of Watertown will fight breast cancer. That number is…

2015 Community Value Five Star® Hospital

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently recognized as a top-ranked Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates (Columbus, OH). Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies, released the findings as part of its new publication: State of the Hospital Industry…

Welcome Dr. Addo, Medical Oncologist

Monday, October 05, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Ferdinand E. K. Addo, MD, oncologist and hematologist. He joins staff at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center; including, Bipin Amin, MD, Jeffrey Brindle, MD, and Kristina Rieffenberger, CNP. Dr. Addo is board certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. He served patients in Bismarck,…

Prostate Cancer Q&A

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Lanctin, September 2018 Every hour three patients lose their battle to prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is the second most common cause of cancer mortality. Prairie Lakes Urologist, Dr. Lanctin gave his attention to some pressing questions, and…

The Coffee Cup’s Donation Warms Spirits

Monday, September 14, 2015
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The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop near Summit, South Dakota is a strong supporter of patients at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center. In 2014, Caribou Coffee inside the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop raised 37 pounds to donate to cancer patients. Now that cold weather is coming soon, Caribou Coffee raised the…

Healthy Grilling Recipe

Wednesday, September 02, 2015
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This week Prairie Lakes/Sodexo Dietitians bring you a healthy grilling recipe.  Enjoy with fresh produce for a delicious meal! "This recipe is high in lean protein with 28 g/protein per serving, low in saturated fat, and low in sodium but packed with flavor. You can substitute pork tenderloin if you are…

Hospital Hill Run Donation to the Caring Club House

Monday, August 31, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 19th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Approximately 106 runners and 84 walkers participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Two thousand dollars was generously donated to the Caring Club House, located on Prairie…

3rd Consecutive Awarded Year

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the third consecutive year. The Center of Disease Control estimates that over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. This award recognizes Prairie Lakes’ commitment and success in implementing…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes General Surgeon to New Clinic

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes general surgeon, Dr. Kendra Kamlitz. Dr. Kamlitz is the first physician to join the new Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic located at Mallard Pointe. She will diagnose and treat common conditions at the clinic; such as, gall bladder disorders, hernias, breast diseases, thyroid diseases, colon…