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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…
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,…
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