Mille Lacs Health System News

Protect Your Skin: Know the Signs of Skin Cancer

July 7, 2025

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. This makes skin cancer the most common form of cancer in the United States, demonstrating the importance of early detection and prevention.Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the…

MLHS Expands Pain Management Services

June 20, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) has partnered with the Center for Pain Management (CPM), based in Sartell, to continue and expand the pain care services available locally. Starting June 23, 2025, CPM specialists began seeing patients at the MLHS Onamia campus.Chronic pain can affect every part of…

MLHS Receives Level 4 Trauma Center Redesignation

June 12, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System is proud to announce its official redesignation as a Level 4 Trauma Center by the Minnesota Department of Health. This designation marks a significant milestone in enhancing emergency medical care for residents and visitors throughout the region.As a Level 4 Trauma Center,…

Understanding Hernias: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Care

June 6, 2025

June is recognized as National Hernia Awareness Month. Over five million people in the United States are affected by hernias annually, yet only about 15% seek medical treatment. Understanding the signs and symptoms of hernias is an important step in protecting your health.A hernia is the protrusion…

MLHS Now Offers Same Day Appointments at the Onamia Clinic

May 28, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to announce a new convenience for area residents: Same Day Clinic appointments are now available at the Onamia Clinic. This new offering is designed to provide timely care for a wide range of common illnesses and urgent health concerns that don’t rise to…