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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physical Therapist, Chad Hanson
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Chad Hanson to Rehabilitation Services. Chad received his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from South Dakota State University and went on to earn his master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of South Dakota. Chad…
Prairie Lakes Announces Chief Medical Officer
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Dan Reiffenberger, MD has accepted the new position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Reiffenberger will also serve as the Primary Care Medical Director. “The Chief Medical Officer role will lead efforts to…
Prairie Lakes Offers Free Childbirth Classes
Monday, December 11, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health Looks Forward to Helping You Prepare for Your Baby! Our Childbirth Educators present updated relaxation & breathing techniques along with childbirth trends that help the expectant mother and her support person prepare for labor and delivery during a three-week series of classes. It is recommended…
Dr. Johnston Speaks with KXLG About Orthopedics Services
Thursday, December 07, 2023
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Recently Dr. Casey Johnston, Prairie Lakes Orthopedic Surgeon, sat down with KXLG to share a bit about his experience and how orthopedics "found him." Dr. Johnston and his wife settled in Watertown 13 years ago after visiting the area, during a blizzard no less, and immediately realized the community would…
Mouthwatering Mocktails to Make You Merry
Thursday, December 07, 2023
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Celebrating the holiday season provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy a celebratory concoction, but many more Americans are turning to "mocktails" as a healthier and safer choice. Mocktails can be a healthier option because they eliminate the empty calories found in alcohol, are more hydrating, and are safe for everyone…
Registration Open for Winter 2024 Core4 Session
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
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Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! What to expect during the Core4 Program: CORE4 is an Adult Weight Management program developed by Sodexo Registered Dietitians. PLHS/Sodexo Registered Dietitians Revised in 2023, the course utilizes evidenced-based research and guidelines from The Academy of Nutrition…
Critical Care Unit Moved to Renovated Second Floor Wing
Friday, December 01, 2023
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Construction activity on the 2nd floor east wing of the patient care area at Prairie Lakes began in May 2023 to make way for relocation of the Critical Care Unit (CCU). Construction was completed at the beginning of November 2023 and the space is now fully operational on the 2nd…
Americans Living in Rural Areas at Higher Risk of Developing COPD
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD causes breathing problems that can worsen over time. Anyone can develop COPD, but smokers or ex-smokers and…
Prairie Lakes Celebrates Home Care and Hospice Month
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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We are excited to celebrate Home Care & Hospice Month during the month of November. This is the time to recognize and celebrate the people — from administrators to clinicians to social workers and volunteers — who bring exceptional healthcare into the homes of some of the most vulnerable patients in…
2023 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one. Prairie Lakes Hospice invites you to join us on Thursday, November 30th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service. Prairie Lakes Hospice…
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