October 3, 2025
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 24, 2025
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…
September 13, 2025
As summer comes to a close, mosquitoes might be the last thing on your mind, but now is actually when we tend to see the highest number of West Nile cases in Minnesota. As of August 27, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported 20 cases and 2 deaths linked to West Nile Virus in our…
September 10, 2025
Whether it's an ambulance, fire truck, or police vehicle, your response behind the wheel matters. Taking the correct actions not only keeps first responders safe but also protects you, your passengers, and other motorists.If an Emergency Vehicle Is ApproachingWhen you see or hear an emergency…
September 2, 2025
In August, Mille Lacs Health System celebrated Key Contributor’s Rally Week, an annual event recognizing employees who donate through the Key Contributors program, the employee-giving branch of the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation. Formerly known as Spirit Week, the celebration included themed…