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COVID-19 Booster Shot Associated With Reduced Risks And Increased Immunity
Monday, April 11, 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-19 Vaccine Booster?
Monday, April 11, 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…
Staying Local for Your Joint Replacement Journey
Thursday, April 07, 2022
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Are you considering or planning on having a joint replacement surgery? If so, let the experienced staff at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System assist you in making sure your Total Joint Journey is a positive one from start to finish. Our therapy staff works closely with the highly-skilled surgeons at Glacial…
New Management of Nutritional and Environmental Services at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce the hiring of a new General Manager, Mark Keller. Keller grew up in a small community in central Montana. He attended Dickinson State University in North Dakota and started his…
Upcoming Blood Drive April 11th
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
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Community Blood Bank, a joint cooperative of Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD is diligently working to maintain an adequate blood supply for the 36 local hospitals it services, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Join us to donate blood on Monday, April 11th from 8:00…
Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner Completes Doctorate
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Jacklyn Karli, Nurse Practitioner with Prairie Lakes Cardiology recently completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). It is the highest degree of educational training in the nursing profession. As a DNP in Cardiology, Karli uses her expertise to treat and care for patients with heart conditions. Under the leadership of…
Mindful by Sodexo is Coming Back to the Café
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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The Sodexo dietitians at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System are excited to re-introduce the Mindful by Sodexo program back into the Café to offer healthy nutrition options. Mindful nutritional criteria considers calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans. fat, cholesterol, sodium and fiber. Our robust approach includes everything from full plates with…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Nationally Ranked Top 20 Hospital!
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and made the announcement to staff, volunteers and medical staff on Wednesday, March 16 in the lobby of Prairie Lakes. This is the fifth time PLHS has received this recognition…
3/14 is Pi or "Pie" Day
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
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The Sodexo Dietitians are celebrating Pi "Pie" Day with this delicious and nutritious recipe! Chocolate Carmel-Peanut Crunch Pie Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg white ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick cooking rolled…
PLHS Named Top 100 Hospital
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. PLHS has…
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