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Lung Cancer and High Altitude

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Recently researchers have discovered that people living in places at higher altitude have lower rates of getting lung cancer than those who live at sea level. The reason for this seems pretty simple, it all has to do with oxygen intake. According to the research taken for every 3,300 foot…

Healthy Weight Week

Sunday, January 18, 2015
Published in News and Announcements
We celebrate healthy lifestyles that last a lifetime. This week try these exercise tips and whip up this healthy, easy mediterranean turkey wrap recipe to live actively, eat well, and feel good. Mediterranean Turkey Wrap, recommended by Prairie Lakes/Sodexo Dieticians Prep Time: 15 minutes. Seving size: 1 wrap. 280 calories,…

Black Widow Academy Provides Donations to the Caring Club House

Thursday, January 08, 2015
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Members of the Black Widow Academy (BWA) donated a variety of items to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. BWA is a strength and conditioning program for all fitness levels aimed at improving muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance and flexibility. BWA is located at 1744 7th Avenue, SW in Watertown, SD.…

The Benefits of Yoga

Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Yoga is a great exercise for many reasons, but a recent study shows it can lower blood pressure and drop bad cholesterol. The research shows that doing the downward dog could be almost as good as biking and walking. The study found that doing yoga lowered cholesterol, blood pressure and…

Welcome the 1st Baby of 2015

Sunday, January 04, 2015
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Greg Benson and Jennifer Whisman welcomed their new child Marley-Ann Rose at 8:34 p.m. January 2nd, weighing 6 lbs 10 oz and measuring 18 ¾ inches in length. Marley-Ann is the first baby to be born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown in 2015. Her parents, brothers Johnathan, Devlin,…

The Measles - What Is It?

Friday, January 02, 2015
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Measles has been in the news lately and the disease has hit close to home with six cases in Davison County. Now is a great opportunity to learn about the disease and how to best protect your family. What is measles? Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable…

National Medical Resources Provides Donation to Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation

Wednesday, December 31, 2014
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Darin Musser, SD Accounts Manager of National Medical Resources (NMR) presented a $2,000 check to Alison Gilbertson, Executive Director of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. NMR is a leading locum tenens physician and nurse practitioner staffing company based in Bismarck, North Dakota. It provides services to hospitals and facilities in…

Home Health is Moving

Monday, December 29, 2014
Published in News and Announcements
Prairie Lakes Home Health Office will move from their current location on Highway 212 to Prairie Lakes’ hospital campus this week. Home Care, Home Connections and Hospice services will now be based out of the hospital. Please note Home Health's phone, fax, and mailing address will remain the same. New…

Zaug Children Provide Donations to the Caring Club House

Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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While most young people are writing letters to Santa and thinking about their gifts under the tree, Braedon and Avery Zaug did just the opposite- they thought about what they could give to others. It all started when Braedon and Avery’s great grandmother gave them “Christmas money”. Instead of spending…

Are you prepared for winter driving?

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Are you traveling over the holidays? Do you have a winter weather kit in your vehicle? Many people don’t realize the importance of having a winter disaster kit in their vehicles until they get stranded. Keep you and your family safe on the roads this winter. Here is everything you…