News and Announcements

New Nutritional Services Manager

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sodexo, the provider of nutritional and environmental services at PLHS, are pleased to announce a new Nutritional Services Manager, Kathie Manzey. Kathie Manzey has 16 years experience in the food industry through owning and operating a catering business. In her spare time, Manzey enjoys spending…

Direct Access Antibody Tests at Prairie Lakes

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) now offers direct access IgG Antibody Testing for the virus associated with COVID-19. It is only advised for people who believe they had COVID-19 at a minimum of 8–10 days ago. This test is not intended to be used to diagnose a current infection of COVID-19.…

Limited Visitor Policy Begins June 22

Friday, June 19, 2020
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We recognize that family member, caretaker, and visitor support is important to our patients. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System leadership is confident we can now update our visitor policy to allow more visitors while maintaining proper safety measures to protect our staff, patients, and the community. Starting Monday, March 29 we…

Geared Up to Assist with Testing

Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Governoer Noem announced that long term care facilities will conduct mass testing over the next few weeks. Prairie Lakes staff geared up to assist  with testing.   Photos below picture Deb Bludorn (MSP), Kristi Jensen (MSP), Michelle Zafft (MSP), Mike Byer (House Supervisor), Becky Davis (Lab), and Nancy Slostad (House Supervisor) in isolation…

Mindful of Mental Health for Seniors

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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May is Mental Health Month “The Prairie Lakes (CCU) critical care unit not only cares for the critical physical needs within our community, but also the mental and emotional needs experienced by the unbiased age or race of those we serve.   As a critical care staff, it is important to…

Practicing COVID-19 Guidelines

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Businesses are opening but that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 is no longer a threat. The recommendations from the CDC should still be followed by our community. It is important that everyone follows these guidelines so that we are able to keep our businesses open. Everyone Should Wash your hands often…

Antibody Tests at Prairie Lakes

Thursday, May 07, 2020
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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) now offers antibody testing for the virus associated with COVID-19 for patients. An order from a patient’s healthcare provider is required.  It is only advised for people at least 10 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms or 10 days since exposure to individuals with…

Resuming Elective Procedures in Watertown at Prairie Lakes Featured

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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In the very near future Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) will resume elective surgical procedures as part of a closely watched return to business plan aligned with the Governor’s “Back to Normal Plan” announced today. PLHS’s staff members are trained to keep all patients safe and prevent the spread of…

COVID-19 Codington County Hotline

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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This hotline is suspended starting Friday, June 26 at 9 pm until a need arises in our community. Thank you, volunteers! Please contact your primary care clinic with questions. View  various clinic hours here.  Who is the hotline for?  Individuals who have medical questions or concerns about COVID-19. Those who…

Delivery Service Launches for High Risk Individuals

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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This service is suspended beginning Friday, June 26 at 9 pm until a need arises again. Thank you, volunteers!   Volunteers with the Watertown Area Task Force are helping individuals at high risk for a COVID-19 infection stay safe. Definition of high-risk (from the CDC): Over the age of 65…