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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…

Prairie Lakes Continues to Warn Public of Scam Calls

Thursday, March 07, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is receiving reports about scammers calling and texting people in the Watertown area claiming to be from Prairie Lakes while asking for personal information. The calls and texts are showing up on Caller ID with local area codes. It is important to know that Prairie Lakes…

Registration Now Open for Spring Grief Support Group Starting April 9

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Grief Support Group will begin a new six-week session on Tuesday, April 9th. Our support group offers an opportunity for those that have lost a loved one to find comfort, support, and hope. We provide a safe environment to learn about the process of grief,…

Spring Explore Camp Registration is Now Open

Friday, March 01, 2024
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Explore Camp is back for a second time this school year due to last Fall’s overwhelming response! This day of exploration is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who were unable to attend last fall’s Explore Camp and are curious about the healthcare industry and want to learn more.…

Prairie Lakes Hosted Another Successful Ladies Night Out!

Friday, March 01, 2024
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Last Friday, February 23rd, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held our largest community event of the year - Ladies Night Out 2024 - at the Watertown Event Center.  We welcomed over 325 attendees to connect with our healthcare providers and care teams. Ladies had their questions answered and learned about new…

What to Expect When Our Team Cares for You in the ER

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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When you arrive to the Prairie Lakes Emergency Room (ER), you are likely in pain, scared, confused, anxious, overwhelmed, or a combination of these emotions and others. The Emergency Care team at Prairie Lakes is trained and prepared to help you navigate the process of receiving emergency care with experienced doctors,…

Blood Mobile is Pulling into Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic on March 13

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Your Blood Matters. What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…

Car Seat Safety Reminders

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Car Seat Checkup   Motor vehicle crashes claim the lives of more than 12 children each week.  To best protect your child, choose a safety seat that fits your vehicle, fits your child, and that you will use correctly every time. Right Seat:  This is an easy one. Check the label…