Mille Lacs Health System News

Great Care, Right Here

October 7, 2021

Rachael Schultz is feeling good and looking good. In just a matter of a few months, Rachael has made huge changes in her health and lifestyle. Rachael explains “I hated this `before’ picture of me. I didn't even want to take it. Now I am excitedly down 50lbs. I never dreamed I would be able to be…

Women's Whole Health

October 5, 2021

October is well known around the world as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a good time to make sure you’re doing your routine breast self-exams, and also a good time to schedule a mammogram if you’re a woman over 40 years old or younger and have a family history of breast cancer. Breast Cancer…

Screen Time and Eye Health

September 23, 2021

Many people are spending more time in front of computer screens than ever before, which can have a negative effect on eye health. To avoid the need for surgical services and additional ocular treatments, below are a few ways to protect your eyes at home.  Make Sure Your Prescription Is Accurate.…

COVID testing changes at MLHS

August 26, 2021

Due to the region’s surge in COVID cases, Mille Lacs Health System is not able to do community testing. Because of a lack of resources, COVID-19 testing is only being done on patients who have symptoms. There are specific times for testing and these are not administered on a walk-in basis; you must…

COVID changes and vaccine third doses

August 26, 2021

Updated 9/20 Just when we thought it was gone, the COVID blues are back with us again. Mille Lacs Health System is seeing cases rise, our county cases are increasing, and the Delta variant has not spared the area. For these reasons, the MLHS facilities need to alter visitor restrictions right now…