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Prairie Lakes Welcomes David Feist, PA-C to Dermatology

Friday, July 15, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board certified Physician Assistant, David Feist, MS, PA-C, to the Dermatology Clinic staff. He joins Dr. Jeffrey Smith and Abby Gietzen, PA-C in the expert care of patients with conditions related to the skin. Prairie Lakes Dermatology specializes in general and surgical dermatology…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Has a New Patient Portal

Thursday, July 14, 2022
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Patient Portal was recently updated to MyCareCorner! The new online portal provides patients with access to their medical records, to pay their bill, and more. For more information about MyCareCorner and to view User Guides, please visit our online portal page: Prairie Lakes Online Patient…

Yellow Rose Week 2022 is a huge success for individuals with life threatening illness!

Thursday, July 07, 2022
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Yellow Rose Week, the primary source of funding for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF), a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, was celebrated in Northeastern South Dakota, June 6th-10th, 2022.  The SJMF provides grants to individuals diagnosed with a life-threatening illness who are in financial need, due to…

Prairie Lakes Visitor Restrictions Lifted

Thursday, June 30, 2022
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After much consideration and evaluation, Prairie Lakes Leadership has approved the decision to revise our visitor policy to allow more patient visitors while maintaining proper safety measures to protect our staff, patients, and the community. We recognize that family member, caretaker, and visitor support is important to our patients. Effective…

Prairie Lakes Recognized for Patient Experience Featured

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was recently awarded the 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades for the first time. Healthgrades is an online resource that empowers users to find the best hospitals, doctors, and care for their family by delivering accessible and transparent information on healthcare providers in their area.…

Summer Safety: Ready for the Beach?

Monday, June 27, 2022
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Many of us will be celebrating America's birthday this 4th of July by heading to the beach, but are we as prepared as possible? While swimming, be careful of rip currents and waves that can you force you under water- especially small children and pets. To protect yourself, only swim…

Hospital Hill Run-25th Annual Makes Donation to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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On June 11th, 2022, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 25th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Walkers and runners participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s Caring Club House. A generous donation of $3,250 was donated to the Caring Club House. Shown are members of the Hospital Hill…

25th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results & Photos

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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The 25th Annual Hospital Hill Run took place on Saturday, June 11 with a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk for all ages. There were 61 timed 5K runners, 29 5K walkers, and 12 one-mile walkers.  Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped with the…

Summer Safety: Know Before You Go!

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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Clear skies can be deceiveing. Don't get caught off-gaurd by sudden seasonal weather changes, especially if you're going out on the water. You don't want to have to cut your fishing trip short due to a thunderstorm rolling in.  Check local weather reports and catch the forecast before you head out…

Summer Safety: See A Flash, Dash Inside

Thursday, June 02, 2022
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Summertime in the mid-west brings warm weather, sunny skies, and numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it also brings thunderstorms and lightning and your chance of being hit by lightning greatly increases when you remain outside during a thunderstorm.  Each year in the United States, thunderstorms produce 20-25…