News and Announcements

Heather Brewster Receives Quality Professional of the Year Award from South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization

Thursday, October 10, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 10, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce that Heather Brewster, Director of Quality and Risk Management, has been awarded the 2024 Quality Professional of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality. The notable honor was presented at the…

Save a Life, Give Blood on Monday, October 14th at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

Monday, September 23, 2024
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, October 14th What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank.…

National Child Passenger Seat Safety Week

Friday, September 20, 2024
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Just like clothes and shoes, children grow out of their passenger safety seats depending on their height and weight - it has very little to do with age. Many parents and caregivers are uncertain as to when to move a child into either a booster or to a seatbelt. According…

Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics Available at PLBC Main

Friday, September 20, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be offering walk-in flu vaccination clinics at our Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main location this fall.  Walk-In Flu vaccination Clinic Event Details: Dates: Monday, October 14th and Monday, November 11th Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $0 (insurance will be billed) Doses Available: Regular…

Local Businesses Can Now Provide PLHS Flu Clinics to Employees

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
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We are entering the 2024 flu season and the Center for Diseasse Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccines for anybody 6 months or older to best protect yourself from contracting the flu and spreading it to others. PLHS is doing our part to make it as convenient as possible for local employers…

Registration is Now Open for Fall 2024 Explore Camp

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
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Registration is Now Open for Fall 2024 Explore Camp on Friday, October 11, 2024. This day of exploration is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are curious about the healthcare industry and want to learn more. The first half of the camp will feature patient treatment processes in…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Kristopher Johnson, MD, General Surgeon

Friday, August 30, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – August 30, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kristopher Johnson, General Surgeon, to our medical team. Dr. Johnson joins Dr. Greg Gerrish and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients at the General Surgery Clinic. He…

Join Us at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena Grand Opening on Thursday, September 12th

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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The City of Watertown is planning a grand opening of the state-of-the-art Prairie Lakes Ice Arena on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Self-guided tours will be offered throughout the evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and short program planned at 4:30 p.m.  The community is…

Registration is Now Open for Fall Session of Core4 by Sodexo - Early Bird Discount until September 9th!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Fall is a perfect season to set a new, healthier routine - Core4 by Sodexo can help! Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! Classes start Tuesday, September 17th with a $20 Early Bird discount available until Monday, September 9th.  Core4 by Sodexo is…

Arrow & Cyclone Strength Programs Successfully Improved Student-Athlete Performance

Thursday, August 15, 2024
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The 2024 Arrow Strength and Cyclone Strength Summer Programs were a tremendous success! Strength and Conditioning Coach, Aaron Jung, created Arrow Strength in 2023 with the goal of helping to develop the speed, agility, and strength of local student-athletes in a positive, supportive, and non-competitive environment. Aaron shares, “The main…