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…
People with Alzheimer’s and dementia live with brain damage that affects their thought processes, memory, and behavior. While their behavior can be upsetting and frustrating for you, it's even worse for them. The key to more positive interactions with individuals with Alzheimer’s, is to…
If there is one message that saves lives and saves the quality of life, it is to pay attention to the symptoms of heart blockages and take action immediately. In honor of American Heart Month this February, here are some facts about angina and heart attack. Angina means a coronary artery is…
