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Help Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs, like bacteria and fungi, develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs are not killed and continue to grow. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat that is estimated to cause more than…
Sharing the Spirit - Free Rooms for Patient Families
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Free Rooms for Families of Local Patients My Place Hotel and Quality Inn & Suites in Watertown are providing free rooms for out-of-town families visiting their loved ones in nursing homes, hospitals, and treatment centers on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. There are a limited number of rooms…
No Shave November – Raising Awareness for Men’s Health
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Ever wondered why men around the country are choosing to ditch their razors in November? It’s not just to keep their faces warmer while hitting the hunting trails or working outside in the cooler late-Fall weather. “Movember” or “No-Shave November” is a global movement encouraging men to grow our their…
We're Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov 10-16
Monday, November 11, 2024
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National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week is an annual celebration recognizing the incredible contributions of NP professionals. Named the #1 Best Job and Best Health Care Job by U.S. News & World Report, NPs can be found in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, nursing homes and private practices. As clinicians who…
Prairie Lakes is Launching a New Podcast!
Monday, November 11, 2024
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We have exciting news... Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is launching a podcast! Starting Wednesday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. we will be uploading new episodes to our "Hear From Experts, Here for You!" podcast. Episodes can be found on our YouTube channel, on our website, and on our social media…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System included in Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025 List
Monday, November 04, 2024
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WATERTOWN, S.D. – November 4, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on October 23rd, 2024, and…
New PLHS Health & Wellness Expo Coming Soon! Featured
Friday, November 01, 2024
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th at the Codington County Extension Building as we present our new annual health event - the Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo! After many years of producing Ladies Night Out, we are reformatting our annual health education event to better serve our entire community -…
Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Hosts Public Vaccination Clinic on Monday, Nov. 11th
Friday, November 01, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be offering an Influenza and COVID vaccination clinic at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main on Monday, November 11th. Public Vaccination Clinic Event Details: Date: Monday, November 11th Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walk-in service available Influenza Vaccine Cost: Influenza: $0 (insurance will be billed)…
Blood Drive at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main on Nov. 11th
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Your Blood Matters. 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. The Blood Mobile will be parked outside of the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic - Main location from 8:00 am to…
Safety Tips to Ensure a Happy & Healthy Halloween
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights each year for pedestrians, especially children. Statistics show a 43% increase in pedestrian injuries and deaths on Halloween night. In addition, research shows that 6pm-9pm are the riskiest time of day for child pedestrians as they are smaller, therefore less visible to…
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