Mission: Lifeline Stroke initiative will support quality of care across the full stroke system  WATERTOWN, S.D. – December 6, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has committed to participation in Mission: Lifeline Stroke, a statewide initiative of the American Heart Association to strengthen the full spectrum of stroke care across…

During the holiday season, it's important to remember that you have the freedom to enjoy your meals in a way that feels right for you. Here are some suggestions for a balanced approach to holiday feasting: Don’t skip meals the day before an event revolving around food. Don’t skip breakfast…

Just because it's the holiday season, doesn't mean you need to toss your healthy lifestyle over the next few weeks.  You've done a lot of work lately in making healthy choices, eating right, moving your body, and staying hydrated. Don't give up now! With these simple recipe swaps, you can…

Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health is excited to introduce the new Prairie Lakes Baby Café - a free and informal breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention. The Baby Café will be available every Tuesday starting January 7th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the…

Doctors recommend a screening test to find lung disease early, when treatment may be more successful.  The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT). During the scan, you lie on a table and an x-ray machine uses a…