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Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Hosts Public Vaccination Clinic on Monday, Nov. 11th

Friday, November 01, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be offering an Influenza and COVID vaccination clinic at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main on Monday, November 11th.  Public Vaccination Clinic Event Details: Date: Monday, November 11th Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in service available Influenza Vaccine Cost: Influenza: $0 (insurance will be billed)…

Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on Nov. 11th

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Your Blood Matters. What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…

Safety Tips to Ensure a Happy & Healthy Halloween

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights each year for pedestrians, especially children. Statistics show a 43% increase in pedestrian injuries and deaths on Halloween night. In addition, research shows that 6pm-9pm are the riskiest time of day for child pedestrians as they are smaller, therefore less visible to…

Is It a Cold or Flu?

Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Cold vs. Flu The CDC has developed several online resources to help families determine if their loved one is suffering from the common cold or influenza.  Differences between cold and influenza (flu) symptoms Cold: The signs and symptoms of common colds can include a gradual onset of symptoms, fevers are…

Global Handwashing Day Reminds Us the Importance of Clean Hands

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 15th was Global Handwashing Day! This year’s theme, created by Global Handwashing Partnership, was “Why are clean hands still important?” Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Clean hands remain a fundamental defense against…

Prairie Lakes Affiliates with Sanford Health to Launch Epic System

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 16, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces a significant step forward in their vision to provide "Exceptional Care Every Day" through an Affiliation Agreement with Sanford Health to implement Epic as the new electronic health record (EHR) at PLHS. Vince Foley, Chairman of the…

Prairie Lakes to End Participation with Humana Medicare Advantage Insurance Plan

Friday, October 11, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 11, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will end participation as an in-network provider with Humana Medicare Advantage January 2025. The decision was made in the best interest of patients. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has notified known patients with Humana Medicare Advantage insurance about this change…

Heather Brewster Receives Quality Professional of the Year Award from South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization

Thursday, October 10, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 10, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce that Heather Brewster, Director of Quality and Risk Management, has been awarded the 2024 Quality Professional of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality. The notable honor was presented at the…

COVID and Antiviral Treatments

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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COVID cases are on the rise as we enter cold and flu season. Even though symptoms may be incredibly uncomfortable, in many cases it is best to stay home and use over-the-counter cold & flu medicines and other home remedies.  If you think you have COVID or have tested positive…

Mammograms Save Lives - Schedule Yours This October

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is here for you, and all the women in your life, especially this October as we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. The CDC reports that each year approximately 270,000 women in the U.S.…