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Tree Fundraiser at the Watertown Regional Library
Monday, November 29, 2021
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15 local non-profit organizations will have trees on display at the Watertown Regional Library starting November 30th to December 31st, including Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation. Visit the library and donate to your favorite organization(s). The Watertown Area Community Foundation will match up to $300 for each organization's total donations and…
New Director of Marketing and Business Development Named, Lydia Newman
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce and welcome the new Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lydia Newman. Newman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies/Business from Augustana University. She is new to the healthcare industry, but has eight years of marketing experience in various industries. Newman previously…
October 2021 PLHS Network Disruption
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
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On October 6, 2021, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) experienced a network disruption that impacted some PLHS IT systems. When the disruption was discovered, our IT staff took immediate action to secure the systems and investigate. We worked quickly to restore critical systems to allow continued hospital operations. We have engaged a…
New Cancer Center Bell Showcased on Dakota News Now
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
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Thank you to Cooper Seamer from Dakota News Now, for helping the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation share the good news about the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Bell! Click to View the Story: Dakota News Now Story
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation Donates New Bell to the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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On October 27th, 2021 Prairie Lakes Cancer Center held the unveiling of the Cancer Center’s new Bell. With a generous donation from the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation, the Cancer Center was able to purchase a bell to help cancer patients celebrate their accomplishments and journey milestones. Jennifer Pletan, Cancer Center…
Welcome New Occupational Therapist
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Occupational Therapist, Tori Heier to the Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Staff. Heier serves patients of all ages needing inpatient, outpatient, and in-home occupational therapy. Occupational therapists develop individualized treatment plans to help increase strength, endurance and independence in activities of daily living. Heier received her Doctoral…
Delta Variant, COVID-19
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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Delta is currently the predominant variant of the virus in the United States. According to the CDC, the Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus that causes COVID-19. It might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated people. Vaccines Vaccines continue to reduce a person’s…
COVID Vaccine Details and Locations
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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At Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, our mission is to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve. We encourage those who are eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. All COVID vaccines are carefully evaluated in clinical trials and are authorized or approved only if…
COVID Testing Facilities
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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Who should get tested for current infection People who have symptoms of COVID-19. Most people who have had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19. Fully vaccinated people should be tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation moves BASH 2021 online - New Date TBD
Friday, September 03, 2021
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After careful consideration for the safety and well-being of the patients and families we serve, together with the current COVID-19 trends in South Dakota, a decision has been made to move the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation’s, in person BASH 2021 gala, to an online event to be scheduled at a…
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