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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to participate in American Heart Association initiative to expand and enhance stroke care
Thursday, December 05, 2024
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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…
Benefits of Visiting Convenience Care
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
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Have a nasty cold? Slipped on the ice and bumped your elbow? Child tripped at school and sprained their ankle? Cut your finger prepping a holiday feast? Convenience Care is here to help! Earlier this year, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System opened Convenience Care – a walk-in healthcare clinic located at…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Watertown Area Community Foundation Partner to Address Homelessness in Watertown
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
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Watertown, SD – December 4, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and the Watertown Area Community Foundation are joining forces to support Watertown Cares in its mission to fight homelessness in the community. Together, these organizations are announcing their backing of Watertown Cares’ latest awareness and fundraising campaign, SOS: Sam…
Enjoy the Foundation Tree at the Annual Watertown Area Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation was lucky enough to be selected to decorate a tree for all to enjoy – and they need your support by selecting their tree as your favorite! Each year the Watertown Area Community Foundation randomly selects fifteen (15) area non-profit organizations to be featured in their…
National Influenza Vaccination Week: Reminder to Get Vaccinated!
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) runs December 2nd - December 6th! This week is a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this flu season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not…
Take the Pledge "To Get There" Safely This Holiday Season
Monday, November 25, 2024
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Human Service Agency has partnered with MADD to ensure more people can get to their holiday festivities safely to share special moments and make cherished memories with their loved ones. Every day there are 347,000 incidents of drunk driving. From Dec 1 through 31, that means there will be almost…
Diabetes: What Is It and Do You Have It?
Monday, November 25, 2024
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose comes from food and serves as the main source of fuel for the body. In people with diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough of a hormone called insulin or…
Why Hospice, Why Now?
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Many families avoid having conversations about Hospice and Life Care Planning until a loved one is nearing the end of life. The reality is that NOW is the perfect time to discuss Hospice care. What is Hospice? Hospice is a philosophy of care providing physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual care sharply…
Need a Boost to Build a Positive Mindset? Give Thanks!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Take the 28-day Challenge to Improve Your Mindset! Thanksgiving marks the start of the festive holiday season – a time of joy, family togetherness, laughter, and making memories. However, for some – endlessly worrying about roasting the perfect turkey, how to decorate the entryway, how many chairs you can comfortably…
2024 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one. Prairie Lakes Hospice invites you to join us on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service. Prairie Lakes Hospice will…
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