Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, Joins Pulmonology
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System proudly announces that Certified Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, has moved to the Pulmonology department. Ellis works with Pulmonologist, Dr. Svien Senne, in the care and treatment of patients with both chronic and acute diseases of the lungs, respiratory tract, and bronchial tubes.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physical Therapist, Katelyn Schlueter
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce the recent addition of physical therapist, Katelyn Schlueter to Rehabilitation Services.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Acquires Breakthrough Philips MRI
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is pleased to announce the installation of a Philips Ingenia Ambition 1.5T MR system at their Yankton site. Yankton Medical Clinic is excited to offer the latest in MR imaging technology to better serve the needs of the community.
Dr. Martha Holstein Earns Board Certification
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is pleased to announce that Dr. Martha Holstein has earned board certification in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Holstein joined Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. on September 15, 2020.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Physician Earns Board Certification
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. is pleased to announce that Dr. Alan Spanel has earned board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Spanel joined the internal medicine department at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. – Norfolk in September 2021.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Makes Donation to River City Domestic Violence Center and Southeast CASA
Community support is a core value of Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. and the clinic recently made donations to two community non-profit organizations. River City Domestic Violence Center and Southeast CASA each received a $5,000 donation.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Back Interventional Cardiologist, Richard Howard
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Interventional Cardiologist, Richard Howard back to the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Staff. He joins our existing Cardiology specialists: Evelio Garcia, MD, Salem Maaliki, MD, Steven Miller, MD, Haley Ellis, CNP, and Jacklyn Karli, CNP.
PLHS Names New Director of Marketing and Business Development
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce and welcome the new Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lydia Newman.
USD Sioux Falls Nursing Students Partnered with Lewis Pharmacy and Administered Drive-Thru Flu Shots
USD Nursing students throughout South Dakota have once again served the communities and areas where they learn by helping to administer flu vaccines at various locations in South Dakota.
Prairie Lakes Physical Therapist Completes Certification
Tyler Turbak, Doctor of Physical Therapy with Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation Services completed a certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Advancements in Health Care Drive Patient Care as Well as Nurse Education
It’s been a long while since nursing students have sat in large lecture halls blearily taking notes from a professor, class after class.
From labor and delivery to hospice, nursing honors the full cycle of life
“It’s the full gamut, with a lot of critical thinking thrown in there,” said Dawn Warren, Rapid City’s academic site director for the University of South Dakota’s nursing program, where she teaches and oversees the education of nearly 68 students enrolled in the four nursing cohort semesters.
When nursing, science and the legal system intersect, USD nursing students are at the ready
Forensic nursing is not for the weak of heart. But when it comes to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape, a nurse is more often than not the frontline caregiver. His or her coping skills are essential for working across multiple disciplines, including law enforcement, social work, behavioral health and medicine, in order to make evidence-based assessments that will have long-term effects on the patient’s care and healing.
Prairie Lakes Adds Physician Assistant to Staff
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Physician Assistant Rachel Leiseth. She joins Prairie Lakes Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic in the care of patients.
Prairie Lakes Celebrates Star Rating
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrates with staff, volunteers, physicians, and board members their success in earning a five out of five star facility rating from Hospital Compare, a service of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Cardiac Rehab in Watertown
When Carol Pollard started to get short of breath, she was referred to Prairie Lakes Cardiac Rehab. Carol had a valve replacement and qualified for the program. She continues to go because likes the supportive, safe, and clean environment. She writes,
Health Care Symposium Educates on Improved Environments, Optimal Air Quality
Environmental professionals are invited to attend the two-day symposium, held at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on May 25 from noon to 5 p.m. and May 26 from 8 am to 3 pm. Educational seminars will be offered featuring various HVAC experts who specialize in products used in healthcare applications. Topics to be addressed include surgical suite equipment, humidity’s impact on hygiene, energy management, operational savings, chillers, filters, hot water system design and best practices in building automation.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Therapists to Rehabilitation Services
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce the recent addition of physical, occupational, and speech therapists to Rehabilitation Services. Mariko Oro, Speech-Language Pathologist, Haley Rowland, Physical Therapist, and Tyler Rowland, Occupational Therapist.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Introduces Young Athlete Walk-In Clinic
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to announce the Young Athlete Walk-in Clinic, a free clinic to screen student athletes with sports injuries and concerns. Sports injuries can happen to athletes of all ages. Elementary through high school aged students can receive a free athletic screening for orthopedic injuries or concerns by Jeff Haufschild and Michelle Leitheiser, Certified Athletic Trainers and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Oncologist to Cancer Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes Vijay Rao, MD, oncologist and hematologist. He joins staff at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center; including, Bipin Amin, MD, Jeffrey Brindle, MD, and Kristina Rieffenberger, CNP.