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Beware of Poisons Around the Home and Keep Your Family Safe
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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National Poison Prevention Week, observed annually over the third week of March, is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention. More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the Nation’s poison control centers. 93% of…
Meet our Team of Kidney Care Providers this Kidney Health Month
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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March is Kidney Health Month - a celebration of the National Kidney Foundation's 75 years of kidney health specialty care, advocacy, and fundraising with a focus on improving the quality of life for those struggling with chronic kidney disease. The color green is usually worn to support kidney health awareness as…
Kidney Health & You
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Did you know one in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease and two common conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes, are the leading causes? March is National Kidney Month, during which the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) urges Americans to learn more about their kidneys and to take steps…
PLHS Now Offers "Be Well" Employee Health Fairs To Local Employers
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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We understand that helping to keep your employees healthy is the best way to ensure future productivity and achievements in the workplace by eliminating sick days or extended medical absences. In order to help you to do that, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is now offering "Be Well" employee health programs…
Meet our Athletic Trainers
Monday, March 10, 2025
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March is National Athletic Training Month which raises awareness for the important work that Athletic Trainers provide to athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletic trainers, also known as ATs, specialize in the management, prevention, and recovery of injured athletes. Many times, athletic trainers are the first medical professionals on the…
Cologuard vs. Colonoscopy: An Expert Opinion
Monday, March 10, 2025
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic is promoting the scheduling of colonoscopies for anybody over the age of 45 – sooner if there is family history or other important health factors. As more and more Americans are reaching the target age, in recent years at-home…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Remains in Network with UnitedHealthcare
Thursday, March 06, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently notified that UnitedHealthcare incorrectly sent letters to patients (with UnitedHealthcare insurance plans) notifying them that some providers within Prairie Lakes Healthcare System were going out of network. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, including physicians at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic, continue to remain in network with…
Bev's Story: Advanced Shoulder Surgery Featured
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
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Bev Paulsen, a retired PLHS surgical nurse, sat down with us and shared her experience of exceptional care during her recent reverse total shoulder replacement and recovery with Prairie Lakes Orthopedics and Rehab Services. Her message focuses on not needing to leave Watertown to receive advanced care for her personalized…
Registration Now Open for Spring Grief Support Group Starting April 8
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a new six-week session on Tuesday, April 8th. 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,…
Our Registered Dietitians are Celebrating National Nutrition Month
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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March is National Nutrition Month and our PLHS Registered Dietitians have a full month of exciting, and educational, events planned to celebrate! National Nutrition Month is held annually in March as a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on…
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