Ask not what your kidneys can do for you, ask what you can do for your kidneys. March is National Kidney Month so it’s time to really learn what these two kidneys we have are providing for us, and what we can do in return to maximize their health and longevity. Each kidney is about the size of an…
Ear infections are among the common ailments children can experience, and cause varying degrees of pain and discomfort. Ear infections occur most often in children who are between three months and three years old, and are common until eight years old. Children are more susceptible to ear…
Sugar. It’s everywhere. You’ll not only find sugar in places you would expect – like cookies and candy – but it’s hiding in places you might not think of, like yogurt, ketchup, bread, soup, and processed foods that don’t even taste sweet. Added sugar contributes excess calories to your diet with…
According to the American Heart Association, one in three American adults has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so it’s sometimes called a “silent killer.” The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get tested. High blood…
Are you interested in preparing for your vaccine doses through Mille Lacs Health System? Go here www.surveymonkey.com/r/33J2YF3 In anticipation of a distribution change happening at the state level, MLHS would like to start collecting information from patients interested in receiving the vaccine…
