Mille Lacs Health System News

MLHS Establishes Dedicated Social Services Department

March 6, 2026

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the important role social workers play in supporting patients and families through complex medical and personal challenges. At Mille Lacs Health System, that role has continued to grow with the development of a dedicated Social Services…

Supporting Recovery Through Cardiac Rehabilitation at MLHS

March 2, 2026

Mille Lacs Health System offers cardiac rehabilitation services to support patients recovering from heart events and cardiac procedures. This structured, medically supervised program provides care after hospital discharge, helping individuals rebuild strength, improve endurance, and better…

MLHS Offers Medication Assistance for Uninsured Patients

February 20, 2026

The cost of prescription medications can be a concern for individuals who do not have insurance coverage. For many people, even commonly prescribed medications for blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, infections, or mental health can become difficult to maintain without consistent and affordable…

Head Lice: Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

February 17, 2026

There’s one common grade school “bug” that has nothing to do with coughs or fevers. Head lice affect at least 1 in 5 school-aged children worldwide at some point, making them one of the most common childhood conditions. The CDC estimates between 6 – 12 million cases occur each year in the United…

MLHS 2025 St. Francis Award

February 6, 2026

Each fall, Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) invites employees to nominate their peers for the St. Francis Award, an annual recognition honoring employees who inspire others and demonstrate the values of St. Francis and Mille Lacs Health System. The award is presented each year at the Employee…