News and Blog

Meet Our Ladies Night Out Keynote Speaker: Leslie Morgan Steiner

Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Leslie Morgan Steiner is this year's keynote of Ladies Night Out 2023 and she is looking forward to sharing some valuable advice on the importance of self care and making your physical health a priority, especially as women age.  Leslie is a New York Times best-selling author, TedTalk veteran, columnist…

Keeping Score of Heart Disease

Thursday, February 09, 2023
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and throughout the world.  Each year, one in three deaths in America is related to heart disease.  Many of these deaths are preventable and, just like colon cancer and breast cancer, heart disease has an inexpensive and easy to administer screening…

The Acid Reflux Center at Prairie Lakes is Here for You!

Thursday, February 09, 2023
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Have you been up at night with heartburn and can't get a good night's sleep? Occasional indigestion after enjoying a spicy dish is fairly common. However, chronic pain and discomfort making it difficult to live your ordinary life may mean there is something more serious going on and it's time…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces New President and CEO

Monday, February 06, 2023
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Following a nation-wide Chief Executive Officer (CEO) search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Allen as President and CEO.  Allen will begin at Prairie Lakes on February 27, 2023, and will replace Paul Macek, who was hired in August 2021 as Interim CEO…

Celebrating American Heart Month - Prairie Lakes Cares For Your Heart

Friday, February 03, 2023
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February 3rd is National Wear Red Day® and Prairie Lakes Cardiology is wearing red to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans. Throughout February, we put a big focus on heart health. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institite (NHLBI) shares: Prioritzing your…

Kids Ear, Nose, & Throat

Friday, February 03, 2023
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Did you know something as simple as bottle feeding your baby while they’re on their back can cause ear infections? Or sinuses aren’t fully developed until your late teens? Dr. Mancell, Prairie Lakes’ Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician, has answers for our questions related to pediatric ENT conditions. Ear: Ear infections…

PLHS Surgical Services Q & A

Wednesday, February 01, 2023
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Surgeons and Specialists throughout the region regularly use both the Prairie Lakes Hospital and Mallard Pointe Surgical Center to perform a variety of both inpatient and outpatient surgeries. The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) Surgical Services team is trained in working with these surgeons and specialists to provide experienced and compassionate…

Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Cardiology Service Line

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Erika Bluel as the new Director of Cardiology Service Line. Bluel oversees the Cardiology Clinic in the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, the Cardiac Cath Lab, and the Cardiac Rehab department. Bluel grew up in Loveland, CO and earned her Bachelor of Nursing…

Prairie Lakes Names New Director of Human Resources

Friday, January 27, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the new Director of Human Resources (HR), Sarah Bruning. She replaces Alison Gilbertson who was recently appointed to the Vice President of Human Resources at Prairie Lakes.  Bruning holds a master’s degree in Business Administration that she earned from the University of…

PLHS Providers Will be Leading Classes at the 78th Annual Winter Farm Show

Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The 78th Annual Watertown Winter Farm Show is taking place at the Watertown Extension Expo and Fieldhouse Wednesday, February 8th through Saturday, February 11th. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is excited to once again participate in educational sessions led by our providers. Each session will be held in the Codington County…