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Prairie Lakes Celebrates Our Incredible Volunteers!

Thursday, May 01, 2025
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At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, our volunteers play an important role in helping us deliver the best patient experience for those visiting our facilities. This afternoon, our PLHS volunteers were invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch in the MOB. Attendees were treated to a delicious spread of brunch favorites, they…

Prairie Lakes Showcases Services at Watertown School District Health Fair

Monday, April 28, 2025
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The 2025 Watertown School District Health Fair, held on April 25, was a well-attended and informative event featuring over 40 health & wellness booths—and PLHS was proud to represent 7 of them! Our teams had the opportunity to showcase a wide range of specialties, including:  General Surgery ENT (Ear, Nose…

Butterfly Release Event: "Love Takes Flight" 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025
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Remember those who have passed, celebrate those who are living, and accept the changes and transitions that are occurring in our own lives. About this event This year's "Love Takes Flight" program will include a brief, nondenominational spiritual dedication followed by the release of the butterflies. You will have the…

Prairie Lakes Castlewood Clinic Grand Opening Event on May 8

Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Prairie Lakes Castlewood Clinic on Thursday, May 8th! PLHS is excited to bring both primary care and physical therapy services into the Castlewood community. This Grand Opening event will give guests an opportunity to talk through both the new Prairie Lakes…

Neurology Services Available at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. David McKee, a board-certified neurologist with more than 30 years of experience, to our outreach services. Starting the week of June 9, Dr. McKee will provide neurology outreach services in Watertown at the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic one week each month,…

Prairie Lakes General Surgery Offering Services in Sisseton

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes General Surgery is now providing outreach to Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System (CDP) in Sisseton, SD. Dr. Kris Johnson sees patients at this location every other Tuesday. With a goal of providing exceptional health care services that are…

Eric Fjeldheim, PT, Pens a Book About Pain Science

Monday, April 14, 2025
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Eric Fjeldheim, Doctor of Physical Therapy, helped to create the Prairie Lakes Pain Science Center within Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Services. In 2024, he became the Physical Therapy Assistant Program Supervisor at Lake Area Technical College. Eric still see's patients at PLHS on a PRN basis.  The science of pain is…

Severe Weather Awareness Week: April 7 - 11

Wednesday, April 09, 2025
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As spring quickly approaches, we must prepare for severe weather. Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions like strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes, lightning, and even hail. Preparation is key as severe thunderstorms can develop quickly, leaving little time to react.  Stay informed—monitor weather alerts from trusted sources and have…

Blood Drive at Specialty Clinic: Monday, May 5

Monday, April 07, 2025
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. on Monday, May 5 Update: All donors will receive a $15 Dairy Queen Gift Certificate What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they…

Summer Strength Program for Student-Athletes: Registration Now Open

Friday, April 04, 2025
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MAKE THE OFF-SEASON COUNT The Prairie Lakes strength and conditioning program is designed to take student-athletes to the next level. Our experienced coach Aaron Jung and trainer Jodi DeVaal will guide athletes through an 8-week strength and conditioning program that will focus on speed, strength, and agility to optimize sports…