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…
Mille Lacs Health System is excited about the opportunity to offer an “earn while you learn” program. In conjunction with the Minnesota Dual Training Pipeline grant individuals can earn or advance their degree in one of four healthcare related fields while earning a wage, and receiving money for…
Fiber is an important nutrient for good health. Our bodies can't use it for energy, but it has many benefits. Fiber helps keep everything in the digestive system flowing, which helps avoid constipation and anything associated with it like hemorrhoids and diverticulitis. A healthy digestive system…
