Mille Lacs Health System News

Expert Kidney Care Close to Home

March 25, 2026

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the millions of Americans living with kidney disease - often without knowing it. Kidney function plays a critical role in overall health. The kidneys filter waste, balance fluids, regulate blood pressure, and perform…

Expanded Eye Care Services at Mille Lacs Health System

March 23, 2026

Eye care services at Mille Lacs Health System continue to grow, making it easier for individuals to access a broader range of care close to home. Through expanded services with Dr. Ken Dodge of Pierz Eyecare, patients in Onamia now have greater access to routine and specialty eye care within the…

Screening Helps Prevent Colorectal Cancer

March 16, 2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of screening for one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women. While colorectal cancer has historically been associated with older adults, it is being diagnosed more often in younger populations. In fact,…

MLHS Now Offers Women’s Health Physical Therapy

March 11, 2026

Women’s health concerns such as bladder leakage, pelvic pain, and postpartum weakness are more common than many people realize, yet they are often conditions women may feel uncomfortable discussing. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly one in four women in the U.S. experiences a…

MLHS Establishes Dedicated Social Services Department

March 6, 2026

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the important role social workers play in supporting patients and families through complex medical and personal challenges. At Mille Lacs Health System, that role has continued to grow with the development of a dedicated Social Services…