News and Blog

Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center Introduces Innovative iovera° Treatment

Monday, May 20, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – May 20, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to announce the offering of iovera° treatment, an innovative approach to reducing pain. The iovera° treatment, often referred to as cryotherapy, is a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution that uses the body’s natural response to cold…

Spring Weather Has Arrived... Do You Know Where Your Nearest Storm Shelter Is?

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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As the temperatures rise this spring, so do the chances of tornadoes and other extreme weather events.  If you are on the road, and realize a severe storm is closing in, drive immediately to the closest public storm shelter. In Codington County, there are several: Anza Soccer Complex: 1620 17th…

Direct Access Lab Testing Available to the Public

Friday, May 10, 2024
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Did you know... the Prairie Lakes Laboratory Department offers a variety of lab tests on-site? These tests are not meant to take the place of regular medical care. Participants are encouraged to share their test results with their healthcare provider. Test expense can not be filed with insurance or Medicare.…

Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on June 3

Thursday, May 09, 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…

Yellow Rose Week 2024: June 3rd - 7th

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
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Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Yellow Rose Week, running June 3rd - 7th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides grants to people with life-threatening…

Donate Blood & Save a Life on Monday, May 6th

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, May 6th! 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.…

PLHS Joined Other Local Healthcare Providers to Host SDSA Surgical Tech Symposium

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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On Friday April 26th and Saturday April 27th, nearly 50 surgical technologists from all across the state of South Dakota travelled to Watertown to attend the Association of Surgical Technologists’ South Dakota State Assembly Spring 2024 Conference held at Lake Area Technical College. This conference allows surgical technologists to network…

Register Today for the 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run

Friday, April 26, 2024
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Thank you to all those that participated in our 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run. For a complete listing of results and to view the gallery, click here.  Register today for the 2024 Hospital Hill Run and take advantage of Early Bird pricing! The 27th Annual Hospital Hill Run is scheduled…

Prairie Lakes Launches Ion Robotic-Assisted Technology to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – April 18, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is one of the first healthcare systems in South Dakota to implement Ion, a robotic-assisted technology for minimally invasive biopsies deep within the lung not accessible through a traditional bronchoscope. Dr. Svien Senne, Pulmonologist at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic…

What Can Occupational Therapy Do For You?

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Occupational therapy means helping people of all ages to do the things they need to do, want to do, are expected to do, and more importantly, what they love to do. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate…