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A Newer Approach in Swallowing Rehabilitation
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Health System is proud to offer a new treatment option for those who have difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists at Prairie Lakes continue to assess and treat dysphagia via screenings, clinical evaluations, Modified Barium Swallow Studies and conventional treatment methods. Prairie Lakes Speech Therapy recently added…
Cooler Weather Not Only Brings Colds and Allergies - But Sinusitis Too!
Monday, October 17, 2022
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Not only does Fall bring cooler days, turning leaves, and crop harvesting, but unfortunately it also brings cold and flu, allergies, and sinus infections. What is Sinusitis? Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, occur when the lining of the sinuses become inflamed. These infections often occur after a viral cold, allergy…
Prairie Lakes Adds Two Therapists to Rehab Services
Saturday, October 15, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physical Therapist, Todd Hodenfield and Occupational Therapist, Chelsea Hodenfield to the Prairie Lakes family. The Hodenfields join the Rehab and Therapy Services team to provide individualized care plans for patients with rehabilitation, therapy, and recovery needs. Chelsea Hodenfield grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated…
Sherri Sellers Chats with KWAT About the Importance of Grief Support
Thursday, October 06, 2022
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Sherri Sellers, Spiritual Care Coordinator at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, sat down with KWAT to share the benefits of grief support and why it is so incredibly important to get support while you're grieving - you don't have to go through it alone, nor should you. Sherri felt called by…
Prairie Lakes Adds Two Advanced Practice Providers to Staff
Thursday, October 06, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Kahley Meyer and Nurse Practitioner, Travis Erickson. They join the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic in the expert care of patients with heart conditions. Meyer graduated with her Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree from South Dakota State University and then received her master’s degree…
2022 Infant Loss Remembrance Gift
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Infant loss is an unfortunate reality for many expectant parents as they look to grow their families. Miscarriage and stillbirth are both terms describing pregnancy loss. Miscarriage is defined as a loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy, while stillbirth is considered to be 20 weeks of gestation or later. According to the…
September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, but what actually is Pulmonay Fibrosis? Haley Ellis, CNP - Pulmonology shares her insight: Pulmonary Fibrosis is a disease of the lungs that is caused by inflammation and scarring of the tiny air sacs in your lungs called alveoli. These tiny sacs are where…
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Dr. Aaron Pickrel to Hospitalist Team
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Pickrel to our team of hospitalists who manage the medical care for patients who are hospitalized at Prairie Lakes. Our Hospitalists are medical doctors with expertise in internal medicine and family practice. Dr. Pickrel grew up in Watertown and is…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 268,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer and 34,500 deaths as a result of the disease. Several studies have suggested that early detection and treatment may prevent deaths…
Three Ways to Optimize Student-Athlete Performance
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Fall sports are underway and athletes are excited to compete this year. Daily focus on nutrition, hydration, and rest are ways in which athletes and parents can help achieve optimal performance both on and off the playing field. NUTRITION The body needs energy in order to perform. Adolescent athletes need…
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