Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) now offers an InstyMeds medication dispensing machine located in the Emergency Department waiting room at its Onamia campus. The machine provides patients with a convenient option for obtaining select prescribed medications before leaving the hospital after pharmacy…
As summer begins and school lets out, Mille Lacs Health System is encouraging local families to stay active, healthy, and safe through the new “Kids Healthy Summer Challenge.”The free community program is open to all local youth ages 18 and younger and is designed to help children build healthy…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the important role emotional well-being plays in overall wellness. Mental health affects how individuals think, feel, and respond to everyday stress, relationships, work, and daily responsibilities. Just like physical health, emotional…
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of bone health and reducing the risk of fractures as we age. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weaker and more fragile over time, increasing the risk of breaks from falls or even minor injuries.…
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of stroke symptoms and the importance of acting quickly. Stroke remains a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease…
