Radiologic technology plays an important part at Prairie Lakes in both the Cancer Center and the hospital. National Radiologic Technology Week, November 2 - 8, 2014, celebrates Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of x-ray on November 8, 1895. Roentgen discovered x-rays in his laboratory, and revolutionized science and medicine as we know it.  Radiation Therapists…

During Medical/Surgical Nurses Week, November 1 - 7, 2014, the Medical Surgical Pediatrics staff are recognized for their dedication, skills and knowledge. Medical/surgical nurses focus every day on caring compassionately for patients and families.  They possess specialized skills and knowledge of the entire spectrum of nursing care. They build the profession…

November is American Diabetes Month. Raising awareness is so important in America because it focuses the nation’s attention on issues surrounding diabetes. According the the American Diabetes Association, here are a few statistics on diabetes in the United States: -30 million US children and adults have diabetes -86 million Americans…