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The Loss of Bladder Control
Friday, July 06, 2018
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Urinary incontinence, the loss of bladder control, is a common complaint among women, but it is not normal. The most common type of urinary incontinence is stress urinary incontinence which occurs with an increase in abdominal pressure such as laughing, coughing, sneezing, movement and exercise. While leaking urine is a…
PLHS Announces New CEO
Saturday, June 30, 2018
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Following a nation-wide CEO search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kenneth (K.C.) DeBoer as President and CEO. DeBoer will fill the position beginning August 20, 2018 following the retirement of current President and CEO Jill Fuller. “We're excited to have K.C. DeBoer join…
PLHS Names New Clinic Director
Friday, June 22, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) named Watertown area native Laurie Fieber as the new Director of Ear, Nose, Throat, & Facial Plastic Surgery (ENT) and General Surgery Clinics. Fieber will direct the operations of the ENT, General Surgery, and Outreach Clinics. Fieber grew up in Astoria, SD and resides in…
PLHS Elects New Board Members
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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The Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors reelected officers and board members and elected new board members at its annual meeting in May. Officers are Chairman, Jim Redlinger of Redlinger Bros. Plumbing & Heating; Vice President, Robb Peterson of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics; Secretary, Doug Sharp of Sharp…
22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run Results
Saturday, June 09, 2018
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The 22nd Annual Hospital Hill Run on June 9th featured a 5K run, 5K walk and a one-mile walk for all ages. Proceeds from the Hospital Hill Run benefit the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. Fastest 5K male runner was Gregory Mulderink with a time of 21:51.46. Fastest 5K female…
PLHS Growth Result of Hard Work
Saturday, May 12, 2018
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As published in The Watertown Public Opinion on Friday, May 11. National Hospital Week is a time to celebrate our staff and recognize our accomplishments. We look at what brought Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) to where it is today. It can be summed up in one, simple word: Growth. …
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
Monday, May 07, 2018
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Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways; including, coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. High blood pressure is a…
Expansion Project's End is in Sight
Friday, April 20, 2018
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The current Prairie Lakes Healthcare System expansion project is steadily progressing forward. The expansion includes a new east entrance canopy, helipad relocation and the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, a new 65,000 square foot, two-story clinic building. Finishing touches are happening in the lower level on Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services and Glacial Lakes…
About Testicular Cancer
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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-Posting last reviewed by Dr. Lanctin, March 2020 In the U.S., over 8,500 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed each year. It is highly curable, even if it has spread to other areas of the body at diagnosis. Testicular cancer is generally uncommon; however it is the most common type…
Learn About Healthcare Planning
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is offering a free educational session available for the public to learn about advanced directives. Advanced directives are forms that outline the care individuals would like to receive or not receive if he or she is unable to express their desires for healthcare. The session “Advanced…
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