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Fasting FAQS
Monday, April 20, 2015
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When you're told to fast for a test, you may be confused what it all entails. You may fast for a test ordered by your doctor or for a test through Prairie Lakes' direct lab access program. The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science provides fasting FAQS below, if you…
The Dynamic Duo
Monday, April 13, 2015
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Did you know that in the year 2014, Prairie Lakes volunteers generously donated 8,167 hours of their own time and energy? Our gracious volunteers donate time at the Information Desk, Gift Shop, clinics, laundry, hospice and so much more. The warm sincerity from volunteers cannot be replicated by anything else,…
Food Borne Diseases
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
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The World Health Organization (WHO) raises awareness for a public health concern every year for World Health Day. This year WHO is hoping to make a difference for those susceptible to food borne diseases. Know how food borne disease affect you: 1 ) More than 200 diseases are spread through food.…
Diabetes Alert Day 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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Over 32 million people have diabetes. More than a quarter of people with diabetes.. don’t know they have it. American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a "wake-up call" asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes,…
Poison Prevention
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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Poisonings are more common, and more deadly, than what you realize. Over 700,000 drug related poisonings are reported from hospital emergency rooms each year and 35,000 poisonings cause deaths according to the US Department of Health & Human Services. Who's at Risk? Young children under the age of six are…
What is Pulmonary Rehab?
Friday, March 13, 2015
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We celebrate Pulmonary Rehab week March 8 – 14, 2015 by honoring both the patients who participate in our program and the healthcare professionals who support, educate, and guide them every day. Do you or someone you know have a chronic lung disease? Learn about Pulmonary Rehab and if it's right fit with…
A Special Lady & Her Legacy
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Surrounded by her family, Zelta Jean Wall was almost 93 years old when she passed away in November, 2014 in her home near Strandburg. Throughout her life, Zelta Jean was involved in numerous clubs and activities. One such activity was raising money for the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF) through her volunteer work…
Alternative Recipes
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
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Did you know the American Heart Association recommends that Americans consume less than 1,500 mg/day sodium? Ladies Night Out attendees enjoyed tasting and learning about recipes that can be substituted for store bought favorites. Now it's your turn. In honor of Nutrition Month this March, try making a few of our dietitian…
New MRI Technology Now Available
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to announce an upgrade to the MRI machine in radiology. The upgrade brings state of the art technology to the Watertown area, without having to replace the MRI’s magnet. The upgrade to a Signa HDxt 1.5T from GE Healthcare makes the MRI machine engineered…
American Heart Month
Monday, February 23, 2015
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Take care of your heart and your heart will take care of you. Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease or heart attack. Major risks that you can modify include smoking, high cholesterol, blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes.…
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