About Us
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
Prairie Family Healthcare is a nurse practitioner owned and operated family practice clinic located a block west of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. PFH cares for the entire family, no matter the age. We focus on providing compassionate healthcare. We are a small, independent clinic, so you get to choose which provider you see. We take time to get to know you and your needs. PFH accepts most medical insurance plans, including Avera, Sanford, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more.
Diane Kenkel, CNP
Diane grew up in Sioux Falls, but has enjoyed living in Mitchell for 25 years. Diane received all of her nursing degrees from South Dakota State Univeristy. She worked at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD as a pediatric nurse. Diane also taught nursing at SDSU and Huron University. Diane has two graduate degrees, one in pediatrics and womens' health, and the other is a family nurse practitioner degree. She began her career as a nurse practitioner in 1995. After working for a number of different clinics Diane opened Prairie Family Healthcare in 2009.
Alahna Gross, CNP
Originally from Hitchcock, SD, Alahna earned a BS in Biology from SDSU and a nursing degree from Augustana College. She worked on the cancer care floor at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, and then as a travel nurse in St Louis and in Houston. Alahna returned to SD and earned her nurse practitioner degree at SDSU in 2011. After working in Minneapolis and for eight years in the state of Washington for the VA and Department of Defense, she returned to SD to live near family. Alahna approaches health care on a personal level, and feels healthcare should be a partnership and a consultant-based relationship. Communication and relationship are what Alahna strives for in her practice. We would love for you to come in and partner with Alahna on your health journey.
Variety of Services
PFH provides preventive, acute, and chronic primary care services. Whether you have a sinus infection, need an annual wellness exam, or suffer from a more chronic condition we are here to care for you. PFH also provides immunizations for infants to adults, allergy shots, and select in-house lab.
We are an independent clinic and have provider status for most insurance companies. When needed we refer our patients to the most appropriate specialist
Continuity of Care
Diane is available by phone (605-999-6262) after hours to answer questions and to guide you in your urgent care needs. When hospitalization is necessary Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has hospitalists on staff who provide care to all admitted patients regardless of provider.
We encourage patients to use the patient portal. On the portal you can view your chart and lab results, schedule an appointment, request medication refills, and submit questions via secure messaging. Please register for the portal by calling the clinic today.
2019 Top Rated Local family practice clinic in SD
