News and Announcements

Limited Visitor Policy

Wednesday, November 04, 2020
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After a very long year we are finally at a point where we feel confident we can begin to make some changes to bring us back to our new normal. We recognize that family member, caretaker, and visitor support is important to our patients. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System leadership is…

Welcome New CCU and Respiratory Therapy Director

Monday, November 02, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Becky Weitbrecht as the new Critical Care Unit and Respiratory Therapy Director. Weitbrecht’s position oversees the unit that cares for critically ill patients staying in the hospital. Weitbrecht grew up in Webster, SD, where she currently resides with her husband Scott…

Community Briefings: Watertown Area Task Force

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Representatives from vital city and county organizations have unified to provide the community coronavirus updates. The current state changes rapidly, and this task force encourages our community to stay updated with reputable information through updates like the briefings below and education from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.  October…

KXLG Interview with Dr. Senne

Friday, October 02, 2020
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Dr. Senne, Pulmonologist interviewed with Troy VanDusen this week regarding the current status of COVID in our community.  Click Here to Listen

KELO Original - Inside look at COVID-19...

Saturday, September 26, 2020
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Reporter Rae Yost interviewed K.C. over Zoom this week to learn more about Prairie Lakes and our response to COVID-19. In the KELO original article, Rae covers the response of Huron Regional Medical Center, Mobridge Regional Hospital, and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System through several interviews.  Read: Inside look at COVID-19…

Annual Breast Cancer Event Goes BIG and Virtual

Monday, September 21, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Watertown Area Breast Cancer Support Group jointly announce their sixth annual Celebrating Life event! Celebrating Life is a breast cancer awareness event typically held in person every October. Due to the pandemic, the groups decided it is best to take the free awareness event online…

Are Neck Gaiters an Appropriate Face Covering?

Friday, August 21, 2020
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Neck gaiters have been worn as a face covering by many because it is a simple solution. Not sure what a neck gaiter is? It is a like a circular piece of fabric worn around your neck that can be pulled or stretched up over your mouth and nose for…

Welcome New Emergency Medicine Physician

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Katelynn Bailey, DO to our emergency medicine staff. She joins Gregory Erickson, MD, Elliott Filler, MD, Leighton Singh, MD, and Jacob Lyngaas, PA-C in the care of patients with emergent health conditions. Dr. Bailey is specialized in emergency medicine. She graduated from University of Pikeville…

Social Activities & COVID-19 Risk Levels

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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You may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. It is important to understand potential risks and adopt prevention measures to protect yourself and reduce the spread of COVID-19.  There is no way to ensure zero risk of COVID-19 infection for individuals in their…

Prairie Lakes Elects New Officers and Board Members

Wednesday, July 01, 2020
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors elected officers and elected new board members at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chair Robb Peterson, Vice President Shan Kruse, Treasurer Mike Luken, Secretary Vince Foley, and Past Chair Jim Redlinger. New board members Kristen Henderson, Paul Macek, and Scott…