News and Announcements

MAKE THE OFF-SEASON COUNT The new Prairie Lakes strength and conditioning program is designed to take you to the next level. Our experienced coach, Aaron Jung, will guide athletes through a 7-week strength and conditioning program that will focus on speed, strength, and agility to optimize sports performance and prevent…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated their staff during Hospital Week which ran May 8th - May 12th! National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connected to their community. Initially established on May 12th, Florence…

Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Yellow Rose Week, running June 5th - 9th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund provides grants to people with life-threatening…

                Proposed Acquisition of Brown Clinic by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to strengthen and provide a full continuum of healthcare services to the Watertown region WATERTOWN, South Dakota (May 4, 2023) – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Brown Clinic are pleased to announce…

Remember those who have passed, celebrate those who are living, and accept the changes and transitions that are occurring in our own lives. About this event The program will include a brief, nondenominational spiritual dedication by pastoral staff with Prairie Lakes Hospice and the release of the butterflies. You will…

The 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th. All proceeds will support the Caring Club House located on the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System campus. Registration Details: $20: Online Registration by June 1 (Early Bird Registration is Now Closed) $15: Local Health Care Employees $25: Registration After June 1…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Niel Burns, MD to the ER staff at the Prairie Lakes Emergency Department. Dr. Burns joins Dr. Erickson, Dr. Filler, and Dr. Singh in triaging and treating patients with emergent medical needs and conditions. Dr. Burns is a board-certified family physician and has nine years…

Relay for Life will be in the Watertown Mall April 27th from 4 pm - 8 pm. Plan on attending? Join the PLHS booth and visit with members of the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center team and pick up some goodies!  Not available to attend, but would like to support our…

Mark your calendars - the 26th Annual Hospital Hill Run is planned for Saturday, June 10th! Event Details: Check-in will be at the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House from 7-8 am Courses available: 1-mile walk, 5k Walk, 5k Run All races will start at 8:00 am in the Specialty Clinic…

Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic (excluding Rehab Services) and ENT Clinic are excited to announce that they are now live with appointment text messaging reminders and confirmations!  Patients who schedule an appointment with these clinics will now receive a text message: 3 days prior to their appointment to confirm 1 day…