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Hospice Patient's Family Donates Engraved Stethoscopes to Hospice Team
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The family of hospice patient, Ardyce Gackstetter who recently passed away, donated twenty Littmann Stethoscopes to the Prairie Lakes Hospice team. Gary Gackstetter, the oldest of his siblings, along with his wife Jeanne drove up from Sioux Falls to deliver the donation and personally thank the Hospice staff. Jeanne is…
Demystifying Fibromyalgia: Understanding Chronic Pain
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Explanation Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. However, it remains a rather mysterious condition with no known cure. The exact cause is still unknown, but researchers believe it is due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Fibromyalgia involves generalized pain all…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – February 23, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis…
High School "Explore Camp" Set for April 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Save the Date for "Explore Camp" hosted in part by PLHS! Last semester's Explore Camp was so popular, that we're bringing it back to allow more students to attend! On April 24, local high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are curious about a career in healthcare will have the…
Keeping Hope Alive - Prairie Lakes Cardiology
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Cardiology is running a campaign to bring awareness to the comprehensive cardiology services we have available right here in Watertown. Keeping Hope Alive We hope you never have to face heart complications or conditions like heart failure, vascular disease, or heart disease. But if you do, Prairie Lakes Cardiology…
Prairie Lakes Warns Community of Scam Calls
Monday, February 12, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – February 12, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System warns patients and nonpatients of a calling scam in which someone who claims to be calling on behalf of Prairie Lakes, Medicare, or a credit card company is asking for personal information. The call appears to show up on…
Prairie Lakes to Host Blood Drive on February 27th
Friday, February 02, 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 Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on…
Heart Month Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Heart?
Monday, January 29, 2024
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February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Kahley Meyer, PA-C; Travis Erickson, DNP; Dr. Richard Howard; Dr. Ravi Kalaga; Jacklyn Karli, DNP Women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and avoidable heart-related illness and death, and nearly half of…
Hear From Dermatology on KXLG Mondays this Winter
Monday, January 29, 2024
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Join Dr. Jeffrey Smith and Dave Feist, PA-C from the Prairie Lakes Dermatology Clinic on KXLG Monday mornings at 7:25 am and hear about medical trends, updates, and common concerns in Dermatology. You can hear either of them live on February 5th, 12th, and 19th. Listen in this Monday morning…
Understanding Restless Leg Syndrome
Monday, January 29, 2024
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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that is often misunderstood and goes undiagnosed. It is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs and accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Patients describe these sensations as crawling, itching, tingling, or aching. These symptoms are most prevalent during periods of inactivity,…
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