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Dr. Johnston Speaks with KXLG about the Prairie Lakes Orthopedics Merger
Thursday, December 01, 2022
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Dr. Casey Johnston from Prairie Lakes Orthopedics spoke with KXLG about the recent merger between Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics and how the Watertown community and surrounding areas are affected. Dr. Johnston shared, "The merger and transition for us has been pretty seamless... we've been partners for…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist
Monday, November 28, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Radiation Oncologist, Joni Buechler, MD to our cancer care team. Dr. Buechler cares for patients at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center and creates personalized treatment and therapy plans for patients diagnosed with cancer. With advanced radiation therapies, chemotherapy, mobile PET scanning, clinical…
Prairie Lakes Appoints New Vice Presidents
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Fieber to the position of Vice President of Clinic Operations and Alison Gilbertson to the position of Vice President of Human Resources. Both Fieber and Gilbertson will provide administrative leadership for PLHS. Fieber received her nursing degree…
Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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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, December 8th, 2022 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service. Pastor Scott…
Prairie Lakes OB Patient Lives to Tell Her Story
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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A Prairie Lakes patient is grateful for a team of doctors and nurses who saved her life after complications following child birth on July 6, 2022. She honored a local OB/GYN, Dr. Miranda Pray-Dede, with a "Guardian Angel" award. Many Prairie Lakes teams were involved in Nicole Rislov's care including…
Why We Eat: Emotions and Eating
Monday, November 21, 2022
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The holiday season is typically celebrated with good friends, family, and plenty of food. This can make it difficult for some to stay consistent with their healthy diet and lifestyle. When counseling patients for weight management, we talk about understanding why you’re eating. Emotional eating can quickly sabotage weight loss…
Going the Extra Mile For Our Rural Population
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The third Thursday of November is "National Rural Health Day" - a time to celebrate the selfless and hard-working spirit that prevails in rural communities. Rural communities are excellent places to live, work, and raise a family which is why more than 61 million Americans chose a rural lifestyle. Providing…
David Feist, Physician's Assistant in Dermatology, Talks with KXLG About the Importance of Annual Skin Screening
Monday, November 14, 2022
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Our new Physician's Assistant in Dermatology, David Feist, recently spoke with KXLG about his own personal struggles with cystic acne which lead him to a profession in Dermatology. David has a long history with the Prairie Lakes Dermatology team and we're so proud to now have him with us full time. …
Home Care and Hospice Month
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
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During the month of November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, and support staff nation-wide who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system…
Blood Mobile Coming to PLHS November 14th
Monday, November 07, 2022
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During this time of community, connection, and giving thanks please consider giving blood during the next Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Blood Drive in partnership with Community Blood Bank! The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Did you know,…
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