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Is It a Cold or Flu?
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Cold vs. Flu The CDC has developed several online resources to help families determine if their loved one is suffering from the common cold or influenza. Differences between cold and influenza (flu) symptoms Cold: The signs and symptoms of common colds can include a gradual onset of symptoms, fevers are…
Global Handwashing Day Reminds Us the Importance of Clean Hands
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 15th was Global Handwashing Day! This year’s theme, created by Global Handwashing Partnership, was “Why are clean hands still important?” Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Clean hands remain a fundamental defense against…
Prairie Lakes Affiliates with Sanford Health to Launch Epic System
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 16, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces a significant step forward in their vision to provide "Exceptional Care Every Day" through an Affiliation Agreement with Sanford Health to implement Epic as the new electronic health record (EHR) at PLHS. Vince Foley, Chairman of the…
Prairie Lakes to End Participation with Humana Medicare Advantage Insurance Plan
Friday, October 11, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 11, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will end participation as an in-network provider with Humana Medicare Advantage January 2025. The decision was made in the best interest of patients. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has notified known patients with Humana Medicare Advantage insurance about this change…
Heather Brewster Receives Quality Professional of the Year Award from South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 10, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce that Heather Brewster, Director of Quality and Risk Management, has been awarded the 2024 Quality Professional of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality. The notable honor was presented at the…
COVID and Antiviral Treatments
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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COVID cases are on the rise as we enter cold and flu season. Even though symptoms may be incredibly uncomfortable, in many cases it is best to stay home and use over-the-counter cold & flu medicines and other home remedies. If you think you have COVID or have tested positive…
Mammograms Save Lives - Schedule Yours This October
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is here for you, and all the women in your life, especially this October as we support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. The CDC reports that each year approximately 270,000 women in the U.S.…
Save a Life, Give Blood on Monday, October 14th at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic
Monday, September 23, 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, October 14th 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.…
National Child Passenger Seat Safety Week
Friday, September 20, 2024
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Just like clothes and shoes, children grow out of their passenger safety seats depending on their height and weight - it has very little to do with age. Many parents and caregivers are uncertain as to when to move a child into either a booster or to a seatbelt. According…
Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics Available at PLBC Main
Friday, September 20, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be offering walk-in flu vaccination clinics at our Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main location this fall. Walk-In Flu vaccination Clinic Event Details: Dates: Monday, October 14th and Monday, November 11th Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $0 (insurance will be billed) Doses Available: Regular…
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