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Heather Brewster Receives Quality Professional of the Year Award from South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization

WATERTOWN, S.D. – October 10, 2024 – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is proud to announce that Heather Brewster, Director of Quality and Risk Management, has been awarded the 2024 Quality Professional of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Quality. The notable honor was presented at the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ 98th Annual Convention held in Rapid City, SD. Brewster, who has served as the Quality Director at PLHS since 2017, was recognized for her leadership, dedication to patient safety, and compassionate care throughout her tenure.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing from SDSU, Brewster worked in PLHS’s Critical Care Unit for ten years prior to her role in quality and risk management. She is highly regarded by colleagues for her commitment to creating safe, high-quality environments for patients and has made significant contributions to advancing healthcare quality in the region.

“We are incredibly proud of Heather’s achievement and this award reflects her dedication to excellence in healthcare,” said Shelly Turbak, Chief Nursing Officer at PLHS. “Her leadership in quality and risk management has made a positive impact on the safety and care we provide at Prairie Lakes. We are fortunate to have her as part of our team.”


Enclosed: photo of Heather Brewster, John Allen, CEO, and Shelly Turbak, CNO