News and Announcements

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System proudly announces that Certified Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, has moved to the Pulmonology department. Ellis works with Pulmonologist, Dr. Svien Senne, in the care and treatment of patients with both chronic and acute diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract, and bronchial tubes. Ellis graduated with her…

  For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for registrants wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25. Hear from our team and laugh…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Katelyn Schlueter to Rehabilitation Services. Schlueter grew up in the small town of Corona, SD and has always loved Watertown. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology-exercise science from the University of South Dakota. She graduated…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to the Urology Clinic staff. She joins Urologists, Dr. Henri Lanctin and Dr. Keegan Maxwell, in the care of patients with urological issues, concerns, and conditions. Wookey graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota and…

For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for women wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun.  In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25th.  This year’s Ladies Night Out will…

Lindsey and Eric Hanson of Canby, MN welcomed their new baby boy, Noah Robert Hanson, at 11:38 pm on January 1, 2022. Noah is 21 inches long and weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2022 year. Noah…

 A 2nd grade Girl Scout troop in Watertown donated gifts for children and adults that will be patients at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System over the holidays. The gifts were delivered by the troop on Wednesday, December 15th. The Girl Scouts came up with the idea on their own when asked…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Interventional Cardiologist, Richard Howard back to the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Staff. He joins our existing Cardiology specialists: Evelio Garcia, MD, Salem Maaliki, MD, Steven Miller, MD, Haley Ellis, CNP, and Jacklyn Karli, CNP. “I am excited to return to South Dakota and Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

15 local non-profit organizations will have trees on display at the Watertown Regional Library starting November 30th to December 31st, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Visit the library and donate to your favorite organization(s). The Watertown Area Community Foundation will match up to $300 for each organization's total donations and…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce and welcome the new Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lydia Newman. Newman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies/Business from Augustana University. She is new to the healthcare industry, but has eight years of marketing experience in various industries.  Newman previously…