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Healthy Eating Habits at Boys & Girls Club

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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The Prairie Lakes Nutritional Services team at Sodexo was part of summer programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Watertown this summer! They focused on teaching children of all age ranges the importance of eating right, balancing your nutrition, and learning about foods that can be just as nutritious…

Quick & Easy Back to School Meal: Beef & Bean Burritos

Monday, August 15, 2022
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The kids are going back to school which means back to hectic schedules: earlier bedtimes, homework, and after-school activities. Here is a quick & easy meal that is nutritious and everybody in the family will love. You can even make a double or triple batch and refrigerate or freeze for…

Shauna V. Speaks with KXLG about the Benefits of Joining the Cancer Support Group

Friday, August 12, 2022
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Recently, Shauna VanDusseldorp from the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center spoke with KXLG Radio about the powerful connection provided by the Cancer Support Group. This is a free group that meets each month to offer advice, guidance, encouragement, and support to those going through cancer treatment and their loved ones. Listen…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Dr. Ravi Kalaga to Cardiology

Friday, August 12, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome board-certified Interventional Cardiologist, Ravi Kalaga, MD to our team of dedicated heart specialists. Dr. Kalaga sees patients at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic and Cath Lab where he joins Dr. Richard Howard and Jacklyn Karli, DNP in the expert care of hearts.…

Upcoming Blood Drive August 18th

Thursday, August 11, 2022
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What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. The great thing about the Community Blood Bank, is that all the blood stays within your community. A safe, cost-effective supply of blood…

Keeping Your Lungs Healthy this Summer

Thursday, August 04, 2022
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Dr. Svien Senne, from the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic, recently sat down with KWAT Radio to share helpful safety tips to protect your lungs during the hot and humid months. Listen for his suggestions on avoiding summer allergens, avoiding the peak heat and humidity times of the day, and how…

Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics Joins Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Monday, August 01, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce the transition of Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics (GLO) to Prairie Lakes Orthopedics. The acquisition became official when paperwork was signed on Monday afternoon along with a welcome event for the staff joining Prairie Lakes. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Glacial Lakes Orthopaedics…

Summer Safety: Ready for Nature?

Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Enjoying the great outdoors during these warmer months provides the perfect backdrop to create lasting summertime memories, however, are your as prepared as possible for what Mother Nature might throw your way? In the upper mid-west flash flooding occurs quite frequently after a heavy rainfall. Always take caution when you…

Prairie Lakes Hospice Receives Donation From First Bank & Trust Community Bank

Friday, July 22, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Hospice received a $660 donation from Curt Trego, First Bank & Trust Community Bank President. The donation was made possible due to a recent “Walk Your Dog Challenge” that First Bank & Trust employees participated in.  Trego said, “To promote a healthy lifestyle we challenged employees to walk…

Seasonal Summer Recipe: Roasted Chicken Quinoa Salad

Monday, July 18, 2022
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When it's this warm and humid outside, the last thing most of us want to do at the end of a long day is cook over a hot stove. This Roasted Chicken Quinoa Salad, from our friends at Mindful by Sodexo, is the perfect alternative including salad greens, roasted chicken, quinoa,…