Prairie Lakes Nurse Practitioner, Haley Ellis, Joins Pulmonology
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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.

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Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Acquires Breakthrough Philips MRI
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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.

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Dr. Martha Holstein Earns Board Certification
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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.

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From labor and delivery to hospice, nursing honors the full cycle of life
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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.

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When nursing, science and the legal system intersect, USD nursing students are at the ready
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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.

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Prairie Lakes Celebrates Star Rating
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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.

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Cardiac Rehab in Watertown
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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,

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Health Care Symposium Educates on Improved Environments, Optimal Air Quality
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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.

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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Therapists to Rehabilitation Services
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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.

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Introduces Young Athlete Walk-In Clinic
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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.

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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Oncologist to Cancer Center
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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.

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