Health & Wellness Blog

It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking Smoking Cessation is the process of quitting the use of tobacco products. Nicotine is the addictive additive that causes smoking dependence. Quitting nicotine will cause withdrawals, especially in the first few weeks. The smoking cessation process prepares individuals for the process and consists…

Not only does spring bring warmer days, pretty flowers, and greener trees, but unfortunately it also brings high pollen counts and wet weather. Understanding allergies is the first step in learning how to manage them. Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the lining of the inside of…

Have you received your COVID-19 vaccinations? One dose? Second dose? Booster dose?  Second booster dose?  According to the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) on April 6, 2022: 72% of the population have received 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 59% of the popoulation have completed the COVID-19 vaccination series.…

 Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination or booster? Pfizer-BioNTech Can be administered for ages 5 and above. The second dose can be given 3-8 weeks apart depending on your age. Booster doses are recommened for ages 12 and above at least 5 months after the second dose and can…

 Are you considering or planning on having a joint replacement surgery? If so, let the experienced staff at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System assist you in making sure your Total Joint Journey is a positive one from start to finish. Our therapy staff works closely with the highly-skilled surgeons at Glacial…

The Sodexo dietitians at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System are excited to re-introduce the Mindful by Sodexo program back into the Café to offer healthy nutrition options. Mindful nutritional criteria considers calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans. fat, cholesterol, sodium and fiber. Our robust approach includes everything from full plates with…

The Sodexo Dietitians are celebrating Pi "Pie" Day with this delicious and nutritious recipe! Chocolate Carmel-Peanut Crunch Pie Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg white ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick cooking rolled…

1. Colonoscopies are recommended at the age of 45. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 24 people will develop colon cancer. However, with on-time screening, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable!    Gold standard routine screening is a colonoscopy.   The American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screenings to start…

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women.  It is responsible for over 600,000 deaths annually, which further breaks down to an alarming 1 in 4 deaths (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021).  Heart disease does not discriminate; it can…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, resulting in approximately every 1 in 4 deaths.  Poor lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing heart disease.  Get a good start on your New Year’s resolution by creating heart healthy habits to…