To further decrease the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the region, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is postponing non-essential elective procedures. Patients whose procedures are postponed are being contacted. Watertown physicians are taking proactive steps to protect the most vulnerable community members. This decision aligns with a recommendation…

Upcoming events managed and hosted by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System were changed due to the CDC recommendation to limit group gatherings to help the slow the spread of COVID-19.  Current changes: Advanced Directives Talk the scheduled event for March 25th has been cancelled. Pathway Through Grief support group meetings scheduled…

Vital organizations in Codington County are unified to address the COVID-19 pandemic under the Watertown Area Task Force. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The South Dakota Department of Health announced today that one person tested positive for COVID-19 in Codington County. The task…

WATERTOWN, S.D. March 24, 2020 – To further decrease the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the region, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) will start screening staff, patients, and visitors entering the facilities starting Wednesday, March 25. Staff will screen those entering the hospital at the east (emergency room…

Practice Healthy Hand Washing Hygiene.  A major and effective effort in preventing the spread of respiratory disease is simply washing your hands.  Follow the instructions in the video to make sure you are practicing healthy hand washing.  SOAP AND WATER HANDWASHING Wet hands first with warm water. Apply detergent soap…