Are you ready to get outside and enjoy some fresh spring air? While outside get yourself some light exercise with a simple walk. Of course, any activity is better than sitting inside and remaining sedentary, but it also doesn’t have to be a major physical activity to offer some big health benefits…
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. The affected neurons are primarily those that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what your…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Excessive drinking is a growing concern locally. According to the Population Health Institute, 22% of adults in Mille Lacs County indicate that they drink excessively compared to 15% of Minnesotans. Additionally, 38% of Mille Lacs County driving deaths involve…
Mille Lacs Health System’s home care and hospice services were recently awarded the prestigious Home Health Honors award, recognizing them as a top three program in the state of Minnesota. The Home Health Honors award is based on patient satisfaction surveys measured by Home Health Consumer…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Mille Lacs Health System is urging patients to get educated and get screened. A colonoscopy is one of the most complete screening tests available for colorectal cancer. The doctor can see the colon and rectum using a scope on a flexible tube. It…
