Codington Connects is proud to highlight Prairie Lakes Healthcare System as our Agency of the Month. Prairie Lakes goes above and beyond in serving our community with compassionate care and excellence in our area.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System was founded in 1986 with the merge of two other community hospitals – St. Anne’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. They have now grown into one of the largest employers in the Watertown area. With a mission rooted in service, Prairie Lakes continues to advance in rural healthcare in impactful ways.
Their mission: “We make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve”, is shown in every interaction and decision. Their core values: “Patient-Centered, Respectful, Team-Focused, Professional, and Accountable” are more than just words. They are the foundation of Prairie Lakes’ culture and service model.
As an independent, rural healthcare system, Prairie Lakes has a special kind of freedom – one that allows them to follow a mission crafted by board members, who are your neighbors. These leaders know the 10-county area the system serves. Because of this, Prairie Lakes provides care with a personal touch: “We treat you like family, because you are family.”
“Your Health: Our Mission” is more than a slogan – it’s the foundation of their team. They are passionate about delivering not only high-quality care but also providing meaningful support to staff and patients.
When asked if there was anything they wished the community knew about Codington Connects, Prairie Lakes shared, “What an amazing and vast array of local resources that are gathered under one ‘roof’ to offer families and individuals in need a ‘one-stop shop’ to find organizations that can help right away”.
We are grateful to have Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in our community providing outstanding care, community commitment, and collaboration. Thank you for everything you do!