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"Stethoscope" is Now "News from Prairie Lakes"

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
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Due to the recent acquisition of Brown Clinic effective January 1, 2024, "Stethoscope" e-newsletter subscribers will now receive the "News from Prairie Lakes" monthly e-newsletter. To receive the monthly e-newsletter from Prairie Lakes, please sign up by clicking the button below: Sign Up For "News from Prairie Lakes"

Ladies Night Out 2024 - Save the Date!

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
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Join us on Friday, February 23rd at the Watertown Event Center as we present Ladies Night Out 2024: An Evening of Women's Health & Wellness We're making a few exciting changes this year! Mainly, in lieu of a traditional keynote speaker, we'll be creating a "Provider Panel" of Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

Walking Once A Day To Keep The Doctor Away

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Everyone is told that exercise is important for their health, but what if you have a busy schedule and can’t fit in an hour-long gym session? Or what if you can’t physically run or do intense workouts? Or if the costs and commitments of a gym membership keep you away…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes the First Baby Born in 2024

Tuesday, January 02, 2024
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Kailee McClean and Devin Nichols of Watertown, SD welcomed their new baby boy at 8:23 pm on January 1, 2024. Grayson Chas is 19.25” inches long and weighs seven pounds 4 ounces. He is the first baby born at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in 2024. Proud older brothers include Jaxsyn, Wylder,…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Primary Care to Service Line Offerings

Tuesday, January 02, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome primary care to their service line offerings. In September 2023, Prairie Lakes announced an acquisition agreement with Brown Clinic to take place on January 1, 2024. The conclusion of the purchase establishes primary care for the first time at Prairie Lakes Healthcare…

Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physical Therapist, Chad Hanson

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Chad Hanson to Rehabilitation Services. Chad received his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from South Dakota State University and went on to earn his master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of South Dakota. Chad…

Prairie Lakes Announces Chief Medical Officer

Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Dan Reiffenberger, MD has accepted the new position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Reiffenberger will also serve as the Primary Care Medical Director. “The Chief Medical Officer role will lead efforts to…

Take the Pledge "To Get There" Safely This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Human Service Agency has partnered with MADD to ensure more people can get to their holiday festivities safely to share special moments and make cherished memories with their loved ones. Every day there are 347,000 incidents of drunk driving. From Dec 1 through 31, that means there will be almost…

Diabetes: What Is It and Do You Have It?

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Published in Health & Wellness Blog
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar, also known as glucose.  Glucose comes from food and serves as the main source of fuel for the body. In people with diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough of a hormone called insulin or…

Prairie Lakes Offers Free Childbirth Classes

Monday, December 11, 2023
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Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health Looks Forward to Helping You Prepare for Your Baby! Our Childbirth Educators present updated relaxation & breathing techniques along with childbirth trends that help the expectant mother and her support person prepare for labor and delivery during a three-week series of classes. It is recommended…