News and Announcements

Dr. Melanson, SDAHO Healthcare Hero

Monday, February 08, 2021
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Healthcare professionals across the globe are doing truly amazing and even heroic work every day. There is no doubt, COVID-19 has placed a brighter spotlight on the care and compassion these folks are providing during these unprecedented times. The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations applauds this week’s Healthcare Hero…

Video - Media Briefing on COVID Vaccine

Monday, January 25, 2021
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The briefing starts at the 5:30 minute mark.  Hear from Mayor Caron and local healthcare leaders regarding the status of the COVID vaccine distribution as of January 25, 2021. Presenters: Mayor Sarah Caron K.C. DeBoer, President and CEO, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System  Dr. Dan Rieffenberger, Brown Clinic  Cindy Mydland, Director…

Welcome Dr. Rao, Oncologist

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Vijay Rao, MD, oncologist and hematologist. He joins staff at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center; including, Bipin Amin, MD, Jeffrey Brindle, MD, and Kristina Rieffenberger, CNP. Dr. Rao is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. For over 13 years he’s compassionately served patients with…

Welcome New Radiology Director

Sunday, January 17, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Bryan Beckedahl as the Director of Radiology. His responsibilities include managing radiology services; including, X-Ray, CT Scanning, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Beckedahl accepted the Director of Radiology position with over 13 years of experience. His previous role with Consulting Radiologists, Ltd gave him…

Welcome New Director of Finance

Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Bonnie Cordell is the new Director of Finance. The Director of Finance oversees the Accounting and Accounts Payable functions at PLHS and is responsible for financial analysis, revenue recognition, and budget accountability reporting, as well as the preparation of various annual…

Governor Noem Visits Vaccine Clinic

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Governor Noem stopped by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to show her support of the COVID Vaccine Clinic. At the time of her visit, Prairie Lakes team members had already administered almost 100 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers at Prairie Lakes.  You can view some more photos from her visit via the…

COVID Vaccine Arrives to Watertown

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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This day will forever be marked as the day Watertown received the  COVID vaccine. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has worked with the South Dakota Department of Health for several months in preparation of the vaccine and will begin dispersing the vaccine throughout the region during phase 1.  Even though vaccinations…

Welcome New Environmental Services Manager

Sunday, November 22, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce Marty Young is the new Environmental Services Manager. The Environmental Services Manger oversees the operations of housekeeping, custodial, and laundry services. Young is a graduate of Watertown High School and…

Tips for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Everyone Can Make the Holidays Safer Gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. If you plan on hosting friends and family, follow these tips to make your holiday safer. Hosting a Gathering: Limit the number of guests.…

Staff Working Closely to Treat Influx of Patients

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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As the number of COVID cases continues to climb across South Dakota, healthcare providers have remained on the frontlines dealing with the terrible effects the pandemic has left on family and friends. As of Monday afternoon, there were 18,139 active cases of COVID within the state, many of those cases…