Mille Lacs Health System News

New oral meds for COVID-19 and submitting home test results

January 25, 2022

The FDA recently approved two new oral medications under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for treatment of confirmed COVID-19 cases for certain eligible patients. The two new pill options, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric…

Concussion clues

January 24, 2022

Concussions cause many children and adults to seek emergency care every year. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Concussions can also occur from a fall, or a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth.…

MLHS COVID vaccine/booster update

January 12, 2022

Mille Lacs Health System will now offer all three COVID vaccines (Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer) at the Isle Clinic, in addition to the Onamia Clinic. The CDC recommends anyone age five years and older get the COVID vaccine. Children ages 5-12 years old will receive a children’s dose of the Pfizer…

Being there is all the difference

January 7, 2022

Help make a difference in the lives of your “neighbors” during one of the toughest times for a family. The Home Care/Hospice Department at Mille Lacs Health System is looking for volunteers. Rene Wagner, MLHS Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, explains, “Volunteers will make a difference in someone’s…

Shoveling safety tips

December 30, 2021

Every year an estimated 11,500 Americans end up in the hospital due to injuries acquired while shoveling snow. The most common injuries are to the lower back, broken bones of the hands/arms, and head injuries. Due to the fact that shoveling can be very strenuous, it can trigger heart problems,…