Registration Opens for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is inviting local families to the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The Hospital Hill Run was created nearly three decades ago by a handful of local healthcare providers to promote the importance of exercise in a fun and family-friendly way.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces Public Events for April 2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) supports the community with a wide range of events and support groups. For more details and to register for an event, please visit prairielakes.com/calendar.
Caitlin Broek Appointed Director of IT and Clinical Informatics at Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Caitlin Broek as Director of Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Informatics.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by Chartis Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX?. PLHS has received this award 11 consecutive years.
Prairie Lakes Appoints New Director of Facilities
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Jon Hoffman as the new Director of Facilities Management.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Spot on Forbes’ 2026 Top Hospitals List
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has been named to the inaugural Forbes’ Top Hospitals 2026 list, a national ranking of general acute-care hospitals recognized for delivering high-quality, safe, and value-driven care.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026 List
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has once again earned a place on Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals list for 2026.
Spencer Hospital Works to Reduce Medical Anxiety with ‘Teddy Bear Clinic’
Spencer Hospital welcomed over 350 first-grade students from the region for a special Teddy Bear Clinic and hospital tour. Designed to create a positive and engaging experience, the event…
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Recognized by Chartis as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Prairie Lakes Enhances Services with Opening of Castlewood Wellness Depot Clinic
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the newly constructed Castlewood Wellness Depot, bringing enhanced healthcare access to the Castlewood community.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Makes a Key Contribution to Strengthen Watertown Cares' Efforts Against Homelessness
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) presented a $50,000 donation to the "Sam Off the Streets" campaign, spearheaded by Watertown Cares to support operational costs for 612 Flats, an emergency housing facility in Watertown which also provides case management for those experiencing homelessness.
Newsweek Names Prairie Lakes Healthcare Among America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2025.
Prairie Lakes Partners with Sanford Health to Roll Out Epic System
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces a significant step forward in their vision to provide "Exceptional Care Every Day" through an Affiliation Agreement with Sanford Health to implement Epic as the new electronic health record (EHR) at PLHS.
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Cancer Care at Prairie Lakes Cancer Center
Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Celebrates 25 years of cancer care in Watertown and the surrounding communities with a look back at some of their key innovations.
CMS Awards Prairie Lakes 5-Star Quality Rating for the Second Consecutive Year
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recently received an overall five out of five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on data evaluating outcomes, patient experience, and processes.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Director Of Surgical Services
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Jason Zukosky as the new Director of Surgical Services.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns National Recognition As Top Rural And Community Hospital
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has once again been recognized as one of the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), for the seventh time since its inception eight years ago.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Award
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Systems Takes Proactive Approach To Infection Prevention
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) recognizes infection prevention and control is an essential part of caring for and protecting their patients.
Prairie Lakes Announces New Director Of Supply Chain
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces Michael Moore as the new Director of Supply Chain.