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Feuerstein Series to Feature Erin Brockovich

Wednesday, September 06, 2023
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The Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation and the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation are excited to jointly host the 2023 Feuerstein Series Event on Monday, October 9 at 7pm. Say the name Erin Brockovich and you think, strong, tough and stubborn. Erin is all that and definitely more. She is a…

Explore Camp Registration is Open

Friday, September 01, 2023
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This day of exploration (previously known as Scrubs) is for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are curious about the healthcare industry and want to learn more. The first half of the camp will feature patient treatment processes in different departments of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System along with a…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Chief Information Officer, Tim Pugsley

Friday, September 01, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Tim Pugsley to the administrative leadership staff. As Chief Information Officer (CIO), Pugsley will provide executive leadership for strategic information technology initiatives at PLHS. Pugsley grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Bellevue University in Nebraska with a degree in…

Prairie Lakes Launches Voalte Communication System

Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Prairie Lakes recently implemented a new staff communication software called Voalte. This new communication system replaced the walkie-talkies and personal cell phone use. Voalte is a HIPAA compliant communication platform that makes communicating between nurses, physicians, and staff more efficient. Voalte is an app-based software that staff will utilize via…

Prairie Lakes Dermatology Expands Service Area to Aberdeen, SD

Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now taking appointments to see patients at Sanford Aberdeen Clinic. They will start seeing patients at this location September 19 and will travel to Aberdeen the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  With a goal of providing exceptional…

Join us for the 9th Annual Celebrating Life Event Featured

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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PLHS is happy to join the Watertown Breast Cancer Support Group to host the 9th Annual Celebrating Life Breast Cancer Awareness Event on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This free event was created to provide an evening to come together to support, encourage, and comfort each other while also "celebrating life"…

The Prairie Lakes Grief Support Group is Back this Fall Beginning October 3rd

Friday, August 25, 2023
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin the Fall six-week session on Tuesday, October 3rd. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief,…

Fall Back into a Healthy Lifestyle with Core4 by Sodexo - Early Bird Discounts until September 4th!

Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The Fall season is a perfect time to set a new, healthier routine- Classes begin Wednesday, September 13th! Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life!  Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle. During this…

Prairie Lakes Celebrates 5-Star Rating from CMS

Monday, August 21, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recently received and celebrated an overall five out of five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their Care Compare website. “We are very proud of and grateful for all the staff that contributed to this top rating from CMS,”…

Get Stop the Bleed® Training Today and Learn to Save a Life

Tuesday, August 08, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Bleeding is the #1 preventable cause of death after a traumatic injury—it is important to be able to identify and intervene when there is life-threatening bleeding present. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System partners with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to provide Stop the Bleed® to the public in the Watertown…