October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an important time to talk about mammograms and recommended screening. Mille Lacs Health System offers 3D mammography at its Onamia campus. This technology takes multiple images of the breast from different angles, giving the radiologist a more detailed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
