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PLHS Elects New Board Members
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors reelected officers and board members and elected new board members at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Doug Sharp of Sharp…
22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run Results
Saturday, June 09, 2018
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The 22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 9th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gregory Mulderink with a time of 21:51.46. Fastest 5K female…
PLHS Growth Result of Hard Work
Saturday, May 12, 2018
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As published in The Watertown Public Opinion on Friday, May 11. National Hospital Week is a time to celebrate our staff and recognize our accomplishments. We look at what brought Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) to where it is today. It can be summed up in one, simple word: Growth. …
Expansion Project's End is in Sight
Friday, April 20, 2018
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The current Prairie Lakes Healthcare System expansion project is steadily progressing forward. The expansion includes a new east entrance canopy, helipad relocation and the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, a new 65,000 square foot, two-story clinic building. Finishing touches are happening in the lower level on Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services and Glacial Lakes…
Ranked Top Twenty in the Country
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is among the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation as determined by iVantage Health Analytics. The Top 20 winners were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The determining factors for the top 20 rural community hospitals were based on eight indices:…
PLHS Adds Nurse Practitioner to Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Kris Goens, FNP-C to the nephrology staff. She joins Tina Melanson, MD, FNKF, FACP and Kari Fleming, PA-C in the care of patients in the Prairie Lakes Nephrology Clinic and Kidney Dialysis Units in the region. Goens graduated with her nurse practitioner degree from University…
Dr. Adducci Offers New BPH Treatment
Friday, January 26, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System recently introduced Rezūm, a minimally invasive option to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Dr. Chris Adducci now offers Rezūm as a new treatment option for BPH in the Watertown region. Rezūm harnesses the natural energy stored in water vapor…
The Coffee Cup’s Donation Warms Spirits
Thursday, January 25, 2018
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The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop near Summit, South Dakota is a strong supporter of patients at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center. Their Caribou Coffee donated coffee for a third time since 2014 to warm the spirits of cancer patients. The most recent donation is valued around $1,300 worth of coffee…
PLHS Welcomes New Hospitalist
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Derek Kindelspire, MD to the Hospitalist staff. He joins Ali Chaudhry, MD, Ragheb Harb, MD, Mian Javaid, MD, and Megan Merkel, CNP in the care of inpatients. Dr. Kindelspire received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion and completed his internal…
PLHS Welcomes New CFO
Thursday, January 18, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) welcomes Adam Popp as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to the executive team. Popp will provide administrative leadership for PLHS. Popp comes to PLHS with an extensive knowledge of the health care industry, primarily with independent, non-profit hospitals. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration…
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