Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

05/26/2026

Summer adventures don’t always go as planned. From scrapes and sunburns to sore throats and sports injuries, the Prairie Lakes Convenience Care walk-in clinic is here when you need care when it's convenient for you - no appointment needed!

🏖️ In and out between summer plans
⚾ Great for bumps, bites, sprains & minor illnesses
⏰ Convenient hours for busy summer schedules
🏥 Located within Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Northridge

Spend less time waiting and more time making memories this summer!

For more information, call 605-886-8482 or click the link below:

https://www.prairielakes.com/medical-services-directory/convenience-care/

05/25/2026

👀 Not all swimsuit colors are created equal when it comes to water safety.

In pools and lakes, some colors practically disappear underwater making it harder to spot children quickly in an emergency. 🌊🩱

As we kick off the summer season this Memorial Day, take a look at how different swimsuit colors appear below the surface. Bright neon colors can help kids stay visible, while blues, whites, and darker colors may blend right in.

Watch this eye-opening video before your next splash session!

05/24/2026

Planning a knee, shoulder, or hip replacement in the coming months?

Sign up today for one of our upcoming "Your Total Joint Journey" classes and learn what to expect before surgery, during a stay at the hospital, and when you leave the hospital. Sessions include an optional facility tour so you'll be familiar with the check-in process and recovery rooms. In addition, all attendees receive a complimentary booklet loaded with information to help you prepare!

"Your Total Joint Journey" is a free resourse created in collaboration with Prairie Lakes Rehabilitation & Therapy and Orthopedic Clinics as a way to provide additional support to our patients who trust us with their orthopedic surgery needs.

For more information, or to register, click the link below:

https://www.prairielakes.com/calendar/events/your-total-joint-journey-2026/?calendardate=20260526120000

05/23/2026

Trusted Hands. Compassionate Care. Surgical Expertise.

At Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic, we don’t just treat your medical needs—we treat you. Our goal is to use minimally invasive techniques along with surgical blocks and anesthesia methods to expedite recovery and minimize surgical pain.

Patients can see our providers at the General Surgery Clinic with or without a referral from another medical professional.

Our experienced providers diagnose and treat conditions, including:

- Acid reflux and heartburn
- Breast diseases
- Gallbladder disorders
- Hernias
- Thyroid disease
- Colon and small intestine disorders
- Skin lesions
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal/anal disorders
- Colon cancer screening and treatment
- Direct access colonoscopy screening (for qualified patients)
- Vasectomies

To schedule an appointment today, call 605-882-7777. For a complete list of procedures provided through the Prairie Lakes General Surgery Clinic, click the link below.

https://www.prairielakes.com/medical-services-directory/general-surgery/

05/22/2026

We can't wait to join Codington Connects and their agency partners at this year's Splash Into Summer event! This FREE event is open to all families from 5 pm - 7pm at Foundation Plaza on Thursday, May 28th. There will be food, games, activities, music, and a dunk tank that Dr. Jon *may* show up in.

Pack up the kiddos and meet us at Splash Into Summer to learn about the variety of resources available to help you keep the summer fun going all season long.

See you there!

05/21/2026

It’s Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Think you know speech therapy? Take this quick TRUE or FALSE quiz with Prairie Lakes Speech Language Pathologist Kirsten Blackwell.

Today we’re celebrating the amazing Speech Language Pathologists who help patients find their voice, strengthen communication, and improve quality of life every day.

05/20/2026

We are excited to announce we've successfully implanted our first leadless pacemaker, marking a significant advancement in cardiac care for patients in the region.

The procedure was performed by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Elliott, along with Jacklyn Karli, DNP, and the Prairie Lakes Cath Lab team. This milestone introduces a new, minimally invasive option for patients who require a pacemaker.

“This technology represents an exciting step forward in how we care for patients with heart rhythm conditions,” said Dr. Elliott. “We’re proud to offer this level of cardiac care right here in our community.”

Learn more about this newly available technology here: https://www.prairielakes.com/news/releases/prairie-lakes-healthcare-system-performs-first-leadless-pacemaker-procedure-expanding-cardiac-care-options/

05/19/2026

📣 Today is the LAST CHANCE to register for the Prairie Lakes "Love Takes Flight" Butterfly Release Memorial 📣

This year's event will be held this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Prairie Lakes Courtyard. If we experience inclement weather, the event will be brought indoors - additional information will be shared if necessary.

In order to ensure we have plenty of butterflies, we ask for all registrations to be received by 5:00 pm today, Tuesday, May 19th. You can register online by clicking the link below or calling 605-882-7714.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Remember those who have passed, celebrate those who are living, and accept the changes and transitions that are occurring in our own lives. This year's "Love Takes Flight" program will include a brief, nondenominational spiritual dedication followed by the release of the butterflies. You will have t...

05/19/2026

Only TWO more weeks to sign up for Summer Strength 2026 - Listen to a few Watertown Arrows share their experience about Arrow Strength and why you should get signed up today!

Sessions start on Monday, June 1st. There are a few spots left in Arrow Strength High School at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 12:15 pm. Arrow Strength Middle School only has one spot left in the 11:00 am session.

Castlewood Warriors - you're in luck! There are a couple of spots left in each session.

For more information on either program, click the link below:

Arrow Strength - Watertown High School: https://www.prairielakes.com/calendar/events/arrow-strength-watertown-high-school/?calendardate=20260601070000

Arrow Strength - Watertown Middle School: https://www.prairielakes.com/calendar/events/arrow-strength-watertown-middle-school/?calendardate=20260601080000

Warrior Strength: https://www.prairielakes.com/calendar/events/warrior-strength-castlewood/?calendardate=20260601060000

05/18/2026

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Click the link below to play an interactive game to test your knowledge:

https://fastroomexperience.stroke.org/en/balance/

05/16/2026

May is Asthma Awareness Month, and the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic is here to help you or your loved ones suffering from asthma get the help and comfort you need.

Much like high blood pressure or diabetes, asthma can be easily treated and managed with ongoing monitoring and health maintenance. Maintaining appropriate medical treatment for your asthma and avoiding known triggers can help you lead a normal and improved quality of life.

If you have asthma, related symptoms, or other breathing problems, feel free to schedule an appointment with the Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic at 605-882-7777 - no referral is necessary.

Click the link below for more asthma information from Prairie Lakes Pulmonology Clinic:

https://www.prairielakes.com/health-wellness-journal/posts/may-is-asthma-awareness-month-what-to-look-for/

May is Asthma Awareness Month - What to Look For? Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Asthma is one of the most common lung diseases in the United States, with about 1 in 12 people being diagnosed with the condition (AAFA, 2025). Asthma affects people of all ages, and is the leading cause of chronic diseas...