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PLHS Lab Now Online with New Automation Technology
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Laboratory Automation is the use of technology and equipment to perform laboratory tasks automatically, reducing human intervention. Lab has been planning the implementation of this new automation technology for close to a year. The complete project took 8 months to complete and involved key stakeholders from the laboratory, IT, and…
Give Blood, Save a Life, Save Time at the Health & Wellness Expo on January 25th
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Codington County Extension Complex during the upcoming PLHS Health & Wellness Expo. What can be done to make sure your friends, neighbors, and family receive the blood they need? It’s simple – donate blood to the Community Blood Bank. To make…
Christmas and New Years Holiday Hours
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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We hope you celebrate your holiday traditions over the next couple of weeks joyfully and healthfully. However, if you do require care close to home, please note our holiday hours: Christmas Eve: Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic, Cancer Center, both Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic locations, and Convenience Care will close at…
Celebrate Responsibly This Holiday Season
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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There are many reasons and opportunities to celebrate this holiday season - holiday parties, your football team is advancing, wedding engagements, reuniting with old friends, etc. It's important to be in the moment and enjoy those occasions - however, it's important to do so responsibly. To ensure you get home…
Winter Session of Core4 Registration is Now Open!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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With a new year beginning, it's the perfect opportunity to begin following a healthier lifestyle! Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life! Classes start Tuesday, January 14th with weekly one-hour session to be offered each Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Register…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Contribution Supports Watertown Cares’ Mission to Address Homelessness
Monday, December 16, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – December 16, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) presented a $50,000 contribution to the "Sam Off the Streets" campaign, spearheaded by Watertown Cares to support operational costs for 612 Flats, an emergency housing facility in Watertown which also provides case management for those experiencing homelessness. PLHS…
Are You Eligible For a Lung Screening?
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Doctors recommend a screening test to find lung disease early, when treatment may be more successful. The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT). During the scan, you lie on a table and an x-ray machine uses a…
Prairie Lakes Baby Café Coming January 2025!
Monday, December 09, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Maternal Child Health is excited to introduce the new Prairie Lakes Baby Café - a free and informal breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention. The Baby Café will be available every Tuesday starting January 7th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the…
Simple Recipe Swaps to Keep Your Holidays Healthy
Friday, December 06, 2024
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Just because it's the holiday season, doesn't mean you need to toss your healthy lifestyle over the next few weeks. You've done a lot of work lately in making healthy choices, eating right, moving your body, and staying hydrated. Don't give up now! With these simple recipe swaps, you can…
Celebrate the Holidays Mindfully
Friday, December 06, 2024
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During the holiday season, it's important to remember that you have the freedom to enjoy your meals in a way that feels right for you. Here are some suggestions for a balanced approach to holiday feasting: Don’t skip meals the day before an event revolving around food. Don’t skip breakfast…
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