Mille Lacs Health System News

Protecting Your Voice: The Importance of Vocal Health

May 22, 2025

In recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, it’s important to highlight the significance of vocal health. The voice is a primary tool for communication in both professional and personal settings. Just as other parts of the body can become injured from overuse or misuse, the voice is…

MLHS Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer

May 20, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to announce Janelle Christie, MSN, RN, as our new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). With more than two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare leadership, Janelle brings a strong commitment to patient care, safety, and employee engagement.Originally…

Reducing Stroke Impact Through Readiness

May 9, 2025

May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public understanding of stroke risks, symptoms, and prevention methods. The American Heart Association reports that someone dies from a stroke every three minutes in the United States, which demonstrates the critical…

Osteoporosis Awareness: Protect Your Bones

May 1, 2025

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation reports that one in two women and one in four men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. The disease has no clear symptoms, and most people discover they suffer from it only after…

Keeping Our Community Safe: Prescription Drug Take Back Bin

April 24, 2025

In recognition of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this April, Mille Lacs Health System reminds the community about our secure medication disposal bin available year-round. A MedSafe drop box is located inside the Onamia Clinic, offering a safe and anonymous way to dispose of expired or…