Mille Lacs Health System was recently awarded the Silver Antibiotic Stewardship Award. This initiative has been led by Dr. Tom Bracken and Anna Crotty, PharmD. It is truly a team effort for all medical providers throughout the facility to make it a priority. Anna Crotty, PharmD explains, "…
What is a digital detox? It can be different for everyone. Typically, a “digital detox” refers to taking a break from digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, etc. Maybe even television. Disconnect from the digital world to focus on experiences, relationships, and activities -…
Lately, Minnesota has had its fair share of rain. Is your home safe from the excess moisture coming in, and is your home set up to properly manage the moisture created inside the home through everyday activities? Excess moisture can quickly lead to mold. Mold can start to form in as little as 24…
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) created a free course called “Stop The Bleed” to educate the public on what to do when they encounter someone with severe bleeding due to injury. The website to learn more and take the online course is www.stopthebleed.org. “Stop The Bleed” shares that…
June is National Men’s Health Month. The goal of National Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. With a current trend going backwards in life expectancy for men there’s no better time…
