Five new medical providers are on board at Mille Lacs Health System. Seeing patients at the MLHS clincs are Melissa Walker, C.N.P., and Brany Guevara, D.N.P. Melissa Walker, C.N.P., who resides in the Onamia area, has been an acute care R.N. over 14 years and is now a Certified Nurse Practitioner…
Ninety percent of poisonings occur at home. Oftentimes, items such as: cleaning products, medications, or carbon monoxide, are thought of when considering the dangers at home, but there are many poisons outside the home, and in your yard to be aware of as well. Starting with the garage, chemicals…
Spring cleaning is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year to focus on those often forgotten about big projects around the home. But, it’s also a good time to point out there are some everyday items you should be focusing on more throughout the year. For instance, did you know your cell…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The good news − if detected early, colorectal cancer is very treatable, and even preventable…
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe. Other joints that are commonly affected are the lesser toe joints, the ankle, and the knee. The pain and…
