News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2024 will be held on Saturday, April 6th at the Watertown Event Center. BASH is an annual fundraising gala hosted by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, with much support from donors and volunteers.  About BASH 2024 BASH…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces Michael Moore as the new Director of Supply Chain. His responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and supervising the delivery of supply chain products and services provided by the Materials Management department. Moore has been serving as the Interim Director of Materials Management since October 2023.…

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Join us on Friday, February 23rd at the Watertown Event Center as we present Ladies Night Out 2024: An Evening of Women's Health & Wellness We're making a few exciting changes this year! Mainly, in lieu of a traditional keynote speaker, we'll be creating a "Provider Panel" of Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

Kailee McClean and Devin Nichols of Watertown, SD welcomed their new baby boy at 8:23 pm on January 1, 2024. Grayson Chas is 19.25” inches long and weighs seven pounds 4 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in 2024. Proud older brothers include Jaxsyn, Wylder,…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome primary care to their service line offerings. In September 2023, Prairie Lakes announced an acquisition agreement with Brown Clinic to take place on January 1, 2024. The conclusion of the purchase establishes primary care for the first time at Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Chad Hanson to Rehabilitation Services. Chad received his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from South Dakota State University and went on to earn his master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of South Dakota. Chad…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Dan Reiffenberger, MD has accepted the new position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Reiffenberger will also serve as the Primary Care Medical Director. “The Chief Medical Officer role will lead efforts to…

Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health Looks Forward to Helping You Prepare for Your Baby! Our Childbirth Educators present updated relaxation & breathing techniques along with childbirth trends that help the expectant mother and her support person prepare for labor and delivery during a three-week series of classes. It is recommended…