Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Name :

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Address  :

401 9th Ave. NW

Town  :

Watertown

State  :

South Dakota

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

57201

Phone  :

605 882 7000

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • ENT
  • Family Practice
  • General Surgeon
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Urology
Facilities

Other Facilities

  • Pathology

Description

Overview
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a leader in regional healthcare for northeastern South Dakota Caring for a sevencounty service area of 85000 people the health professionals of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System are dedicated to excellence That commitment has made Prairie Lakes one of the most innovative rural medical centers in the nation

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has been a dynamic model for rural health achieving consistently high scores from accrediting organizations at state and national levels Weve served as a quotshow sitequot for patient care technology and diagnostic equipment and were unchallenged in our uncompromising care for patients and their families

Healthcare is constantly changing and we believe not only in keeping up with those changes but also keeping ahead of them Thats one of the reasons we offer a wide variety of healthcare services with the most advanced equipment possible Its why we seek out the most skilled physicians and compassionate staff Its because our commitment to quality healthcare is our first priority Its what our patients deserve

Our Mission
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System through the efforts of its dedicated employees and physicians provides high quality affordable and compassionate healthcare services for the people in the region

Our Vision
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will experience growth and recognition as a regional medical center through appropriate expansion development and improvement of specialty services The people in our organization will achieve the dynamic change needed to establish regional distinction through shared responsibility expertise and strategic focus We will initiate collaboration and partnerships that support our regional growth and the healthcare needs of the people we serve
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