In Minnesota, out of the dozen different types of ticks, three are known to cause disease, most commonly Lyme disease. A tick lives on average two to three years spending most of its time out in the environment of grassy and wooded areas. During their lifetime, a tick will only have up to three…
The key to not getting dehydrated is to stay ahead of your need for water. Drink water before you feel thirsty. Summertime in Minnesota brings people outside more than ever, and with warm and often humid conditions it also poses the greatest risk for dehydration. As many as three out of four…
Mille Lacs Health System is proud to announce that they will be a residency site for the University of Minnesota’s Post Graduate Pharmacy Residency program. After conducting over 20 interviews, MLHS has selected Sandy Leo, future Doctorate of Pharmacy, to fill the yearlong residency vacancy. The…
June is National Men’s Health Month. The goal is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Historically men ignore symptoms and pain until it's a bigger problem. Early detection, of so many diseases and…
On June 1, MN Governor Tim Walz announced that the rewards request form for the ‘Your Shot to Summer’ vaccine incentive campaign is now open for submissions at mn.gov/covid19/summer. Minnesotans 12 years of age and older who have gotten their first COVID-19 vaccine dose since May 27, 2021 are…
