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25th Annual Hospital Hill Run Results & Photos
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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The 25th Annual Hospital Hill Run took place on Saturday, June 11 with a 5K run, 5K walk, and a one-mile walk for all ages. There were 61 timed 5K runners, 29 5K walkers, and 12 one-mile walkers. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped with the…
Summer Safety: Know Before You Go!
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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Clear skies can be deceiveing. Don't get caught off-gaurd by sudden seasonal weather changes, especially if you're going out on the water. You don't want to have to cut your fishing trip short due to a thunderstorm rolling in. Check local weather reports and catch the forecast before you head out…
Summer Safety: See A Flash, Dash Inside
Thursday, June 02, 2022
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Summertime in the mid-west brings warm weather, sunny skies, and numerous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it also brings thunderstorms and lightning and your chance of being hit by lightning greatly increases when you remain outside during a thunderstorm. Each year in the United States, thunderstorms produce 20-25…
Prairie Lakes Donation Supports Construction of New Appropriate Regional Facility
Friday, May 20, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has recently made a $2 million donation toward the construction of a new Appropriate Regional Facility (ARF) in Watertown. The Human Service Agency (HSA) broke ground on the facility during the fall of 2021. With mental health needs continuing to rise locally, regionally, and across the…
Smoking Cessation
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking Smoking Cessation is the process of quitting the use of tobacco products. Nicotine is the addictive additive that causes smoking dependence. Quitting nicotine will cause withdrawals, especially in the first few weeks. The smoking cessation process prepares individuals for the process and consists…
COVID Booster Shot Associated With Reduced Risks And Increased Immunity
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Have you received your COVID-19 vaccinations? One dose? Second dose? Booster dose? Second booster dose? According to the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) on April 6, 2022: 72% of the population have received 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 59% of the popoulation have completed the COVID-19 vaccination series.…
Are You Eligible For a COVID Vaccine Booster?
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination or booster? Pfizer-BioNTech Can be administered for ages 5 and above. The second dose can be given 3-8 weeks apart depending on your age. Booster doses are recommened for ages 12 and above at least 5 months after the second dose and can…
Prairie Lakes Cath Lab Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
Friday, May 06, 2022
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May 8, 2022 marks 15 years since the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) saw its first patient in 2007. Dr. Ivaldo Lunardi, Interventional Cardiologist, who established the Cardiology Program at Prairie Lakes, performed the first procedure. At the time, it was the first Cardiac Cath procedure performed…
Yellow Rose Week 2022 June 6-10
Thursday, May 05, 2022
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Help the Foundation raise funds for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund! Support those within our region with life-threatening illnesses. Buy Roses & More - Pre Order Today! Yellow Rose Week, June 6 - 10th, is the primary fundraiser for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund, a service of the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. This fund…
Spring Is Here and So Are Allergies
Monday, May 02, 2022
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Not only does spring bring warmer days, pretty flowers, and greener trees, but unfortunately it also brings high pollen counts and wet weather. Understanding allergies is the first step in learning how to manage them. Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the lining of the inside of…
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