Infusion therapy is an outpatient service primarily used to treat severe or chronic diseases and infections that may not respond to oral antibiotics. Medication is delivered via an IV, this allows for controlled dosing. Some medications need to be dripped slowly into the bloodstream (some types of…
This time of year for Minnesotans can be tough. The days are cold, and short on sunlight, keeping people inside more than usual. Many people may go through short periods where they feel sad or not like themselves. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels…
Winter air is cool and dry, which can lead to cracked lips, dry sinuses, bloody noses, and more discomforts. Adding a humidifier to your home environment can help relieve some of these ailments, and offer other benefits during the winter months. Humidifiers are devices that release water vapor or…
The Mille Lacs Health System’s “Next Chapter: Building Our Healthy Future” expansion project is now open, as of Tues, February 1st. Phase One of the plan sees the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Acute Care (hospital), and cafeteria preparing for patients. The Surgery, Lab, Radiology Departments…
February is American Heart Month. This year the CDC, and its “Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention” is putting the focus on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. According to the CDC, approximately 45% of the U.S. has hypertension, and…
