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Delicious Recipes for the Holiday Season!
Friday, December 17, 2021
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The holidays bring comfort and joy... but they may also bring unwanted, added weight. This season our dietitians have you covered with delicious, healthy recipes. Enjoy more time with friends and family by taking the mystery out of what to eat this holiday season. Meal: Orange Glazed Turkey with Potatoes &…
Local Girl Scout Troop Gives to Patients During the Holidays
Thursday, December 16, 2021
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A 2nd grade Girl Scout troop in Watertown donated gifts for children and adults that will be patients at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System over the holidays. The gifts were delivered by the troop on Wednesday, December 15th. The Girl Scouts came up with the idea on their own when asked…
How Do I Know If Aquatic Therapy Is Right For Me?
Monday, December 06, 2021
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The properties of an aquatic environment can offer a variety of benefits depending on the individual’s needs. Are you experiencing weakness? Water is denser than air, therefore providing more resistance and making it an optimal environment for getting stronger. Do you have pain? The thermal properties of our 91 ̊…
Giving the Gift of Health
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
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It's only $45 to give the gift of a Target Heart or Stroke Screen. Consider Target Heart or Stroke Screen if any of the following risk factors apply: Family history of heart disease or stroke High cholesterol History of smoking High blood pressure Overweight High stress levels Sedentary lifestyle Diabetes Postmenopausal female Target Heart…
Mass COVID Booster/Vaccination Clinic in Watertown Set for December 7, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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A mass COVID vaccination clinic has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 7 from 7:00am – 5:30pm at the Codington County Extension Complex. This is an opportunity for individuals in the Watertown region to receive their booster vaccine if they have already received their first and second COVID vaccinations. First and…
Tree Fundraiser at the Watertown Regional Library
Monday, November 29, 2021
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15 local non-profit organizations will have trees on display at the Watertown Regional Library starting November 30th to December 31st, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Visit the library and donate to your favorite organization(s). The Watertown Area Community Foundation will match up to $300 for each organization's total donations and…
New Director of Marketing and Business Development Named, Lydia Newman
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce and welcome the new Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lydia Newman. Newman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies/Business from Augustana University. She is new to the healthcare industry, but has eight years of marketing experience in various industries. Newman previously…
October 2021 PLHS Network Disruption
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
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On October 6, 2021, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) experienced a network disruption that impacted some PLHS IT systems. When the disruption was discovered, our IT staff took immediate action to secure the systems and investigate. We worked quickly to restore critical systems to allow continued hospital operations. We have engaged a…
Lung Cancer and Available Lung Screenings, What to Know
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
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November is lung cancer awareness month. This is important because lung cancer is a major cause of cancer death in the United States. Thankfully, experts now agree that individuals at high risk should undergo screening for lung cancer in an attempt to increase the chance of catching lung cancer early…
New Cancer Center Bell Showcased on Dakota News Now
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
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Thank you to Cooper Seamer from Dakota News Now, for helping the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation share the good news about the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Bell! Click to View the Story: Dakota News Now Story
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