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Why Do My Hands Hurt?
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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There are many causes of hand pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, injury, overuse, trigger digits, and nerve and vascular disease are among the most common causes. While the pain is likely in response to an inflammatory condition associated with the above conditions, the causes and treatments can be very different. While most…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named Top Rural and Community Hospital
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country. This is the sixth time PLHS has received this recognition since it was introduced by The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) seven years ago. To celebrate this achievement, PLHS held…
11th Annual Ladies Night Out Was a Success!
Friday, March 10, 2023
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On Friday, February 24th, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System held our largest community event of the year - Ladies Night Out 2023 at the Watertown Event Center. We welcomed over 315 attendees, many new in 2023, to our annual event- the first time we've held the event in-person since March 2020.…
March is Kidney Month
Thursday, March 09, 2023
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March is National Kidney Month, and March 9 is World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day is a global campaign to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and associated health problems worldwide. The 2023 theme is…
BASH is Back in 2023!
Thursday, March 09, 2023
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Update: Tickets sales have now ended, but check back for additional information on online silent auction bidding and other opportunities to get involved and support the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation and BASH 2023. Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2023 will be…
March is Registered Dietitian Month
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System we have a fabulous team of RDNs including Mallory P., Sara B., Becky S., and Megan B. pictured here. We asked them the difference between a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Nutritionist and here is what we found out: A credential is a professional qualification…
Pediatric ENT Services with Rachel Leiseth, PA- Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Thursday, March 02, 2023
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March is Pediatric ENT Awareness month so we sat down with Physicians' Assistant, Rachel Leiseth from the Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic to find out more about the ENT services we provide, specific to pediatric patients.
Prairie Lakes Introduces The Pain Science Center
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce the Specialty Clinic is enhancing services for the care of patients with pain conditions. Patients can now make appointments with the Pain Science Center at Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic located within Rehabilitation Services. The Pain Science Center is an option for…
Heart Failure Program Q&A
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Jacklyn Karli, DNP at Prairie Lakes Cardiology answered some commonly asked questions about heart failure and the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. What is the Heart Failure Program at Prairie Lakes? Prairie Lakes offers both an inpatient and outpatient heart failure program, where individuals will receive specialized…
Prairie Lakes Clinics Closing Due to Weather
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Due to inclement and impending weather, the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, Cancer Center, and ENT Clinic at Mallard Pointe will be closing at noon Wednesday, February 22nd and will be closed Thursday, February 23rd. Cardiac Rehab and Wound Clinic will be closed February 22nd and 23rd. Home Care and Hospice…
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