Jacklyn Karli, Nurse Practitioner with Prairie Lakes Cardiology recently completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). It is the highest degree of educational training in the nursing profession.

As a DNP in Cardiology, Karli uses her expertise to treat and care for patients with heart conditions. Under the leadership of an Interventional Cardiologist, Karli uses advanced techniques and methods to help patients manage their heart health with follow-up care after an emergency procedure, preventative measures, and managing existing heart problems.

Karli joined the Prairie Lakes Cardiology team in 2015 where she has played a role since the specialty’s inception. She has been with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System for a total of 16 years. Karli received her Associates Degree in Nursing from the University of South Dakota, Bachelors of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University, Masters of Science in Nursing from South University, and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Capella University. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, and Sigma Theta Thau International Honor Society of Nursing.

“In the early 1800’s, Florence Nightingale stated that ‘nurses need to constantly learn and adapt to be key contributors in health care,’” said Karli. “Nursing is truly a passion of mine, and specifically providing cardiology care to patients in our region. With the completion of my DNP, I have been able to further integrate evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and leadership abilities into my practice.  I look forward to continuing to provide high quality cardiology care, right here at home.”     

Karli sees patients at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic in Watertown. Patients may schedule an appointment at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic by calling 605-882-7953.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and made the announcement to staff, volunteers and medical staff on Wednesday, March 16 in the lobby of Prairie Lakes. This is the fifth time PLHS has received this recognition since it was introduced by The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) six years ago.

The NRHA announced the 20 highest-ranked prospective payment system hospitals in the country based on an evaluation by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The hospitals are identified using the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural PPS hospital performance. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be recognized May 12 during NRHA’s Rural Hospital Innovation Summit in Albuquerque, N.M.

 The determining factors for the top 20 rural and community hospitals are based on eight indices: inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge, and financial efficiency.

“Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud of the efforts of its staff, physicians, and volunteers who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” says Paul Macek, Interim CEO. “Our recognition as a top 20 rural healthcare system demonstrates confidence to our community and the region we serve that they can count on us to meet the expectations for high-quality care needed now and in the future.”

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System announced and celebrated the Top 20 recognition with staff, volunteers, and board members on March 16 with a presentation, treat, and gift from Prairie Lakes! 

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. PLHS has received this award every year since it was introduced in 2016.

“To be recognized for the seventh consecutive year as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital validates our commitment to continually provide and develop top-quality healthcare services to the rural region we serve,” said Paul Macek, PLHS Interim CEO. “This award is a testament to the dedicated efforts that Prairie Lakes’ employees, medical staff, and board of directors provide.”

“Despite unprecedented adversity, rural providers continue to display resiliency and a steadfast commitment to their communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Honoring the Top 100 is one of the highpoints of our year. We are delighted to recognize the exceptional performance and innovation of this year’s recipients, particularly in light of the extraordinary challenges facing America’s rural health safety net.”

Over the course of the last 12 years, the INDEX has established itself as the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is trusted by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health across the country to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance.

For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for registrants wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25.

Hear from our team and laugh along with our keynote speaker at this year’s Ladies Night Out.

February 25 schedule:

• 9:00 am: “Doors” open online.
  • All registrants who RSVP will receive an email to a website full of videos, articles, recipes, and more from local experts on health. These on-demand opportunities will reflect what is typically available at the booths and break-out sessions during Ladies Night Out.
  • All registrants will have access to on-demand education!
• 7:00 pm: The event goes live!
  • Keynote speaker Zonya Foco, RDN: Get Your Healthy On!
  • Watch live for a chance to ask questions and win amazing prizes.

More about the keynote, Zonya: Celebrity Nutritionist Zonya Foco is one of the most exciting, inspiring, vital and unforgettable speakers in America. Known as America’s Nutrition Leader, Zonya is the host of Zonya’s Health Bites, her weekly PBS show that has aired across the nation for over a decade. She is the author of the “fastest way to healthy” Lickety-Split Meals and Eat REAL cookbooks, as well as the creator of numerous life-changing online courses and livestreams. Her high energy crossed with low maintenance solutions makes healthy living fun and doable for all.

You won't want to miss it!  REGISTER HERE VIA EVENTBRITE By signing up for Ladies Night Out - Virtual, you will be entered to win a chance for a stylish backpack. NOTE: The winner of any prizes will need to arrange to pick them up at the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System campus, as the prizes will not be mailed.