Help make a difference in the lives of your “neighbors” during one of the toughest times for a family. The Home Care/Hospice Department at Mille Lacs Health System is looking for volunteers. Rene Wagner, MLHS Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, explains, “Volunteers will make a difference in someone’s…
Every year an estimated 11,500 Americans end up in the hospital due to injuries acquired while shoveling snow. The most common injuries are to the lower back, broken bones of the hands/arms, and head injuries. Due to the fact that shoveling can be very strenuous, it can trigger heart problems,…
In the last 20 years, the CDC reports the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled as the American population has aged and become more overweight or obese. One of out every ten adults in the U.S. has diabetes. Another three out of ten adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and…
Winter can be a magical time of year, but it can also be detrimental to your health, including your skin. Cold air and harsh winds, combined with dry indoor air, can dry out skin, leading to a dull, ruddy appearance with chapping, cracking, and flaking. While your medical provider may need to…
A computed tomography scan is a kind of diagnostic imaging test. More commonly called CT scans, these tests take a series of X-rays and then process them to produce cross-sectional slices, which are far more detailed than traditional X-ray images. While these scans rely on radiation, there is a low…
