Mille Lacs Health System News

The sunshine vitamin

January 23, 2023

Don’t let a little snow and cold keep you from going outside to get some exercise, enjoy the fresh air, and a little vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D is crucial to the body as one of its main purposes is in aiding calcium absorption to help maintain strong, healthy bones. Vitamin D also plays a…

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

January 13, 2023

Carbon monoxide poisoning can sneak up on you as it is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas. When people are exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) gas, the CO molecules will displace the oxygen in their bodies and lead to poisoning. Typical carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include: headache,…

You are your number one priority

January 13, 2023

Start the new year off with your priorities in order. You are your number one priority. Your physical health and your mental health set the tone for your relationships, work life, and day-to-day interactions. Make your days easier on yourself by first prioritizing you. Most people are familiar…

Three stages of hypothermia

January 6, 2023

Hypothermia is a real concern during the winter months, but it is something that can occur during much of the rest of the year as well. Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it’s produced.…

Winter brings a greater risk for heart attack

January 6, 2023

The heart is an amazing organ. It beats on average over 100,000 times per day, pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a heart attack. Shockingly, about 1 in 5 heart…