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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…
Five Things to Know About Colonoscopies
Monday, February 28, 2022
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1. Colonoscopies are recommended at the age of 45. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 24 people will develop colon cancer. However, with on-time screening, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable! Gold standard routine screening is a colonoscopy. The American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screenings to start…
Heart Disease: Know Your Risks
Thursday, January 27, 2022
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In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. It is responsible for over 600,000 deaths annually, which further breaks down to an alarming 1 in 4 deaths (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2021). Heart disease does not discriminate; it can…
Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, Joins Pulmonology
Monday, January 17, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System proudly announces that Certified Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, has moved to the Pulmonology department. Ellis works with Pulmonologist, Dr. Svien Senne, in the care and treatment of patients with both chronic and acute diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract, and bronchial tubes. Ellis graduated with her…
Register for Ladies Night Out 2022 - Registration is Open!
Friday, January 14, 2022
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For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for registrants wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun. In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25. Hear from our team and laugh…
Welcome Physical Therapist, Katelyn Schlueter
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Katelyn Schlueter to Rehabilitation Services. Schlueter grew up in the small town of Corona, SD and has always loved Watertown. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology-exercise science from the University of South Dakota. She graduated…
Welcome Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to Urology Clinic
Friday, January 07, 2022
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant, Abby Wookey, to the Urology Clinic staff. She joins Urologists, Dr. Henri Lanctin and Dr. Keegan Maxwell, in the care of patients with urological issues, concerns, and conditions. Wookey graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota and…
Save the Date for 2022 Ladies Night Out
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
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For more than a decade Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has offered Ladies Night Out as a free event for women wanting to socialize, learn about health and wellness, and have fun. In 2022 join us for a similar experience online on Friday, February 25th. This year’s Ladies Night Out will…
Heart Healthy Diets in 2022
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States, resulting in approximately every 1 in 4 deaths. Poor lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Get a good start on your New Year’s resolution by creating heart healthy habits to…
PLHS Welcomes the 1st Baby of 2022
Sunday, January 02, 2022
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Lindsey and Eric Hanson of Canby, MN welcomed their new baby boy, Noah Robert Hanson, at 11:38 pm on January 1, 2022. Noah is 21 inches long and weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown for the 2022 year. Noah…
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