Mille Lacs Health System News

It's Quitting Time

November 7, 2025

November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Great American Smokeout - an initiative of the American Cancer Society dedicated to helping people quit smoking and highlighting the importance of lung health.Over the past 20 years, cigarette smoking in the U.S. has been cut in half. According to…

MLHS Welcomes New Executive Director of Human Resources

November 4, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to announce the addition of Erin Hjort to its senior leadership team as the new Executive Director of Human Resources. She began her role on September 22.Hjort brings more than 25 years of human resources experience to MLHS, including 20 years with…

Mammograms Save Lives

October 23, 2025

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,…

Protect Yourself This Flu Season

October 15, 2025

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…

MLHS Welcomes Two New Family Medicine Providers

October 10, 2025

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.…