October is recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a reminder for women to take an active role in their health through early detection. Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is proud to offer advanced 3D mammography, the most effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer early,…
Each year, influenza sends thousands of Minnesotans to the hospital. Getting a seasonal flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from serious illness.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months and older receive a flu vaccine each year…
Mille Lacs Health System is pleased to welcome two new Family Medicine physicians to its medical staff: Ijeoma Toulassi, MD, and Nicholas Booker, DO. Both bring a passion for comprehensive, patient-centered care and a strong commitment to the health and well-being of the Mille Lacs community.Dr.…
Facing surgery can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes a big difference in how smoothly recovery goes. Mille Lacs Health System offers a program called pre-habilitation, or “pre-hab,” for patients scheduled for shoulder, knee, or ankle surgery. Pre-hab is a short-term therapy service designed…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of one of the most serious cancers affecting women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 21,000 women in the United States will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer this year. The disease often goes…
