Mille Lacs Health System News

Stay hydrated

June 23, 2021

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…

MLHS hosts pharmacy resident

June 17, 2021

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…

Men's Health Month

June 10, 2021

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…

Onamia Days Vaccine Clinic & MN vaccine rewards

June 7, 2021

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…

Donate Blood, Save Lives

June 4, 2021

Donating blood provides a lifesaving gift. It's a simple thing to do and can make a big difference in the lives of others. One donation can potentially save up to three lives. Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10% of those…