News and Announcements

The First Prairie Lakes Health & Wellness Expo: What to Expect!

Friday, December 13, 2024
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Join us on Saturday, January 25th for our first community-wide Health & Wellness Event at the Codington County Extension Complex. Men and women of all ages are invited to visit with 30+ of our departments to gather information, enjoy educational activities, and pick up various treats and promotional items. The…

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…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to participate in American Heart Association initiative to expand and enhance stroke care

Thursday, December 05, 2024
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Mission: Lifeline Stroke initiative will support quality of care across the full stroke system  WATERTOWN, S.D. – December 6, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has committed to participation in Mission: Lifeline Stroke, a statewide initiative of the American Heart Association to strengthen the full spectrum of stroke care across…

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Watertown Area Community Foundation Partner to Address Homelessness in Watertown

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
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Watertown, SD – December 4, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and the Watertown Area Community Foundation are joining forces to support Watertown Cares in its mission to fight homelessness in the community. Together, these organizations are announcing their backing of Watertown Cares’ latest awareness and fundraising campaign, SOS: Sam…

Enjoy the Foundation Tree at the Annual Watertown Area Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation was lucky enough to be selected to decorate a tree for all to enjoy – and they need your support by selecting their tree as your favorite! Each year the Watertown Area Community Foundation randomly selects fifteen (15) area non-profit organizations to be featured in their…

National Influenza Vaccination Week: Reminder to Get Vaccinated!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) runs December 2nd - December 6th! This week is a critical opportunity to remind everyone 6 months and older that there's still time to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu this flu season by getting their annual flu vaccine if they have not…

2024 Hope for the Holidays Memorial Service

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one. Prairie Lakes Hospice invites you to join us on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Prairie Lakes Chapel for our "Hope for the Holidays" Memorial Service.   Prairie Lakes Hospice will…

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…

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…
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