Health & Wellness Blog

May is Blood Pressure Education Month

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
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Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Howard, from the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic offers simple suggestions to raise awareness around hypertension. Hypertension, or “high blood pressure” is a very common condition.  It is estimated that approximately 45% of Americans have hypertension, and 1/5 Americans with hypertension are unaware they have it. Untreated hypertension…

Occupational Therapy Q&A with Tyler Rowland, OT

Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Q: How is Occupational Therapy different than Physical Therapy? A: Occupational Therapy focuses on helping people following an injury, illness, or surgery resume activities of daily living which could include: dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, or any activity a person would like to resume. Physical Therapy will also follow-up with patients…

What is Rosacea?

Monday, April 03, 2023
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Smith, April 2023 Rosacea Awareness Month is here! April has been dedicated by the National Rosacea Society as Rosacea Awareness Month.  As the weather is starting to warm up and the sun is starting to shine, it's important to remember to protect your skin. One common…

Why You Should Schedule a Dermatology Appointment Today.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic now has three providers available for you! Physician Assistants David Feist and Abby Gietzen work alongside Dr. Jeffrey Smith specializing in general dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetic and laser treatments, and contact dermatitis. With three providers now taking patients, wait times to get in to see…

Why Do My Hands Hurt?

Thursday, March 16, 2023
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There are many causes of hand pain.  Arthritis, tendonitis, injury, overuse, trigger digits, and nerve and vascular disease are among the most common causes.  While the pain is likely in response to an inflammatory condition associated with the above conditions, the causes and treatments can be very different. While most…

March is Kidney Month

Thursday, March 09, 2023
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March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide. The 2023 theme is…

March is Registered Dietitian Month

Wednesday, March 08, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System we have a fabulous team of RDNs including Mallory P., Sara B., Becky S., and Megan B. pictured here. We asked them the difference between a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Nutritionist and here is what we found out: A credential is a professional qualification…

Pediatric ENT Services with Rachel Leiseth, PA- Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

Thursday, March 02, 2023
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March is Pediatric ENT Awareness month so we sat down with Physicians' Assistant, Rachel Leiseth from the Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic to find out more about the ENT services we provide, specific to pediatric patients. 

Heart Failure Program Q&A

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Jacklyn Karli, DNP at Prairie Lakes Cardiology answered some commonly asked questions about heart failure and the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System.  What is the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes? Prairie Lakes offers both an inpatient and outpatient heart failure program, where individuals will receive specialized…

Keeping Score of Heart Disease

Thursday, February 09, 2023
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and throughout the world.  Each year, one in three deaths in America is related to heart disease.  Many of these deaths are preventable and, just like colon cancer and breast cancer, heart disease has an inexpensive and easy to administer screening…