Mille Lacs Health System News

New Technology Enhances Echocardiography at MLHS

October 2, 2026

Mille Lacs Health System has added a new Philips EPIQ 7 cardiac ultrasound system to its Radiology Department, providing enhanced imaging capabilities and additional information to help providers evaluate heart health.An echocardiogram, often called an echo, uses ultrasound to create images of the…

Get Ready for Respiratory Virus Season

September 28, 2026

Respiratory illnesses can be much more than a seasonal inconvenience. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, more than 5,500 Minnesotans were hospitalized with influenza during the 2025–26 flu season, and 369 influenza-associated deaths were reported. As another respiratory virus season…

MLHS Welcomes Dr. Shawn McGee, Urologist

September 17, 2026

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to welcome Shawn McGee, MD, Urologist. With experience in both diagnostic and surgical urology, Dr. McGee provides care for a variety of urinary and urologic conditions.Bringing more than 15 years of experience in urology to MLHS, McGee earned his medical…

Your Prescriptions. Your Care. All Connected.

September 11, 2026

Choosing a pharmacy is about more than where you pick up a prescription. Your pharmacist can be an important part of your healthcare team - helping answer medication questions, manage refills and address concerns when they arise.For patients who receive care through Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS…

Going Gold for the Kids: MLHS Employees Give Back

September 2, 2026

One year ago, we started a new tradition at Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS): employee T-shirt fundraisers supporting causes that are important to our patients, employees and communities.The idea is simple. Employees purchase a specially designed awareness T-shirt, and during the designated month,…