Watertown-based Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is beginning its transition to Sanford Health branding next month.
Sanford announced its acquisition of Prairie Lakes last October.
“When we announced our combination last year, we committed to preserving and expanding health services across the many communities Prairie Lakes serves,” said Jon Pociask, Chief Operating Officer for Health Network, Sanford Sioux Falls. “By bringing together the strengths of both organizations, we are building on what has always made Prairie Lakes special while expanding opportunities for our patients, our teams, and our communities.”
Officials say Prairie Lakes clinics and hospitals will see name and signage changes beginning late June.
“This change reflects more than a name update—it represents the next chapter of our shared future and the strength of what we are building together,” said John Allen, President and CEO of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. “I also want to acknowledge what the Prairie Lakes name represents. It reflects decades of exceptional care, strong relationships and deep community pride. This legacy does not go away. It becomes part of the foundation we carry forward as Sanford Health Watertown.”
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will become Sanford Health Watertown. Other facility name changes include:
| Current Name | New Name |
| Prairie Lakes Healthcare System | Sanford Health Watertown |
| Prairie Lakes Cancer Center | Sanford Watertown Cancer Center |
| Prairie Lakes Hospital | Sanford Watertown Medical Center |
| Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic | Sanford Watertown Specialty Clinic |
| Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main | Sanford Health Hwy 81 Clinic |
| Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Northridge | Sanford Health Northridge Clinic |
| Prairie Lakes Castlewood Clinic | Sanford Health Castlewood Clinic |
