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Director of ER Chosen for Codington County Team Participating in "Reaching Rural"
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
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Monica Everson, Director of Emergency Medicine, has been selected among six Watertown community members to participate in Reaching Rural. The Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions campaign was developed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP). This highly selective group is comprised of only 10 teams and…
Primary Care Recognized for Patient-Centered Medical Home Achievement
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic has been recognized by the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program for the past 8 years and again for 2024! Organizations that are recognized by the PCMH program are found to have a better patient experience, better managed chronic conditions, improved care coordination, improved staff satisfaction, lower…
North Central Heart Providing Vascular Services in Watertown
Monday, April 01, 2024
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North Central Heart - a Division of Avera Heart Hospital will be providing Vascular and Electrophysiology Services to area patients at Prairie Lakes Outreach Clinic. Dr. Mark Fleming and Dr. Dustin Weiss will be in the Vascular Outreach Clinic at Prairie Lakes every Tuesday and Thursday. The Outreach Clinic is located…
Take the Northeast SD Community Health Survey Today!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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As we strive to meet the health needs of our communities, receiving input from our residents is vital. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Human Service Agency have partnered to conduct a community health survey open to all residents in Watertown and the surrounding communities. This survey is designed to gather valuable…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Director of Surgical Services
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – March 26, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Jason Zukosky as the new Director of Surgical Services. He oversees the surgery team and surgical services which include pre-operative, anesthesiology, post-operative, and operating room. Zukosky comes to Prairie Lakes with 12 years of…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns National Recognition as Top Rural and Community Hospital
Friday, March 15, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – March 15, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has once again been recognized as one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), for the seventh time since its inception eight years ago. In addition to…
Phone Issues - March 13
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is experiencing phone issues and is working promptly to resolve them. If you need to reach the hospital, please dial 605-882-7000.
BASH 2024 - Labor of Love Event
Monday, March 11, 2024
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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…
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, March 11, 2024
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and in order to raise awareness for colon screenings, the team at the Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic shares some tips in the video below.
Registered Dietitian Day is March 13th
Monday, March 11, 2024
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is March 13! At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, we'd like to celebrate by showcasing our team of Registered Dietitians and thank them for helping our patients and community live healthier lives through nutrition. What is an RDN? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts…
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