News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now taking appointments to see patients at Sanford Aberdeen Clinic. They will start seeing patients at this location September 19 and will travel to Aberdeen the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  With a goal of providing exceptional…

The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin the Fall six-week session on Tuesday, October 3rd. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief,…

The Fall season is a perfect time to set a new, healthier routine- Classes begin Wednesday, September 13th! Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life!  Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle. During this…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recently received and celebrated an overall five out of five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their Care Compare website. “We are very proud of and grateful for all the staff that contributed to this top rating from CMS,”…

In its first session, the Arrow Strength summer program was a huge success with 170 students participating! The powerhouse behind this tremendously successful program is Aaron Jung, PLHS's new Strength & Conditioning Coach. Aaron joined the PLHS Sports Medicine team earlier this year and is based out of Watertown High…

CCU Bathroom TilePrairie Lakes is in month five of the CCU/Kidney Dialysis construction project. Phase one is in progress on the second floor, east wing of the patient care area to make way for relocation of the CCU (Critical Care Unit) from first floor to second floor. Once this phase is complete…

The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors has elected Don Roby and Doug Sharp to serve as members of the board. They will each serve a 3-year term and will bring diverse leadership experiences to the Board of Directors. Don Roby is a 1980 graduate of Watertown High School…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Joseph Bretschneider, PA-C, to the Urology Clinic staff. He joins Dr. Henri Lanctin, Dr. Keegan Maxwell and Abby Wookey, PA-C in the expert care of patients with conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Bretschneider received his…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System patient, Wade Jorgenson finished his last dialysis appointment this morning after nearly four years of dialysis treatment. Prairie Lakes staff from various departments lined the lobby to celebrate Wade and his family as they prepare for live donor kidney transplant surgery.  Wade, along with his wife…