Mille Lacs Health System News

FREE needle cutters

November 10, 2022

Needles or “sharps” safety should be a priority no matter where you are. Many public places have sharps disposal bins often located in restrooms which should always be used, but it’s important to have the proper place to dispose of them when at home too. There are many types of sharps that can be…

Tis the season for chapped lips

November 1, 2022

Fall brings in cool, dry air which can be tough on skin, especially on the lips. The lips are exposed to the elements more than the rest of the body and can easily become chapped. The skin on the lips is thinner and more sensitive, particularly because the lips do not contain any oil glands.…

Pharmacies offering walk-in vaccines

October 24, 2022

Mille Lacs Health System Community Pharmacies in Isle and Onamia started walk-in vaccine clinics on Monday, October 24th for both flu shots and COVID-19 Bivalent boosters. Both flu and COVID-19 boosters can be given at the same time. No appointment is necessary, times are listed below for…

Be prepared if head lice finds you

October 13, 2022

According to the CDC, somewhere between six million and twelve million U.S. children between the ages of three and eleven years old are affected with head lice every year. The number of cases typically peaks during the back-to-school time and again after the holidays. Yes, if one family member…

Flu shots available now through December 2022

October 6, 2022

Get Your Flu Shot! Starting on Monday, October 24th, Mille Lacs Health System Community Pharmacies in Isle and Onamia will offer walk-in vaccine clinics. You can also request the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster at the same time. Booster shots are available for adults 18 years and older and you must…