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It's that time of season...flu season
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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The flu season is among us and that means getting the flu vaccine. Why is it important to get vaccinated? According to the CDC, influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalizations and sometimes death. The disease can affect people differently and can be spread to others. After…
Jill Fuller, CEO, Elected to Leadership Role
Friday, October 10, 2014
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News from the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations: President and CEO, Jill Fuller, of Prairies Lakes Healthcare System, was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) during the 88th Annual Convention in Rapid City. Fuller is part…
Preparing for Parenthood
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
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Being an expectant parent is scary enough, let Prairie Lakes Hospital ease those nerves. Join us for one of our many classes designed to prepare expectant parents for things like birth to sibling preparation. Here is a list of birthing classes available this month: Cesarean Birth Class: Thursday, October 9th…
Prairie Lakes Hosts Senator John Thune
Sunday, October 05, 2014
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomed Senator John Thune on Thursday, October 2nd. Senator Thune visited with staff and patients as he toured the facility. The growth of PrairieLakes and current healthcare challenges were discussed. Senator Thune recently assisted Prairie Lakes resolve a dialysis reimbursement issue with the Centers for Medicare…
Young Women and Heart Disease
Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Heart disease does not discriminate by gender, but what many don’t know is that more and more young women are being affected by heart disease. 1 in 4 American women dies from heart disease, and heart attacks are becoming more popular in women in their thirties. Young woman tend to…
Hospital Hill Run Donation to the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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On June 14, 2014 Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held the 18th Annual Hospital Hill Run. Approximately 150 runners and walkers participated to raise money for the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Two thousand dollars was generously donated to the Caring Club House,…
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters Month
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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Did you know that over 90% of adults and children in the U.S. are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables? So what do our experts suggest we do? Just add one more! Everyone can benefit from eating just one more serving of fruits and veggies. According to…
Independent.. But Not Alone Featured
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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The September/October, 2014 Midwest Medical Edition of MED featured Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in the cover story. The article discusses two independent healthcare systems in South Dakota and their strategy to remain independent. "Leaders at these hospitals maintain that, withgood planning, supportive communities, strong finances, competitive pricing, and collaboration with other healthcare…
Grief Healing Retreat Featured
Monday, September 15, 2014
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The Bereavement Team at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is hosting “A Pathway Through Grief” a Grief Healing Retreat on Thursday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This non-denominational retreat is offered at no cost. Registration is now open for this event here or by calling 605-882-7714 The retreat is…
Hospice Care
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
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Hospice can be a sensitive subject to talk to our loved ones about. Here at Prairie Lakes, we want our patients to know what hospice means to us. Many patients hear the word hospice and they think their life is ending. This is simply not the case. Prairie Lakes Healthcare…
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