Mille Lacs Health System News

MLHS Welcomes Two New Family Medicine Providers

October 10, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System is pleased to welcome two new Family Medicine physicians to its medical staff: Ijeoma Toulassi, MD, and Nicholas Booker, DO. Both bring a passion for comprehensive, patient-centered care and a strong commitment to the health and well-being of the Mille Lacs community.Dr.…

Pre-Hab: Preparing for a Stronger Recovery After Surgery

October 3, 2025

Facing surgery can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes a big difference in how smoothly recovery goes. Mille Lacs Health System offers a program called pre-habilitation, or “pre-hab,” for patients scheduled for shoulder, knee, or ankle surgery. Pre-hab is a short-term therapy service designed…

MLHS Supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 24, 2025

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of one of the most serious cancers affecting women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 21,000 women in the United States will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer this year. The disease often goes…

West Nile Virus: Protect Yourself as Summer Winds Down

September 13, 2025

As summer comes to a close, mosquitoes might be the last thing on your mind, but now is actually when we tend to see the highest number of West Nile cases in Minnesota. As of August 27, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths linked to West Nile Virus in our…

Emergency Vehicles: What Minnesota Drivers Should Know

September 10, 2025

Whether it's an ambulance, fire truck, or police vehicle, your response behind the wheel matters. Taking the correct actions not only keeps first responders safe but also protects you, your passengers, and other motorists.If an Emergency Vehicle Is ApproachingWhen you see or hear an emergency…