March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of screening for one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women. While colorectal cancer has historically been associated with older adults, it is being diagnosed more often in younger populations. In fact,…
Women’s health concerns such as bladder leakage, pelvic pain, and postpartum weakness are more common than many people realize, yet they are often conditions women may feel uncomfortable discussing. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly one in four women in the U.S. experiences a…
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the important role social workers play in supporting patients and families through complex medical and personal challenges. At Mille Lacs Health System, that role has continued to grow with the development of a dedicated Social Services…
Mille Lacs Health System offers cardiac rehabilitation services to support patients recovering from heart events and cardiac procedures. This structured, medically supervised program provides care after hospital discharge, helping individuals rebuild strength, improve endurance, and better…
The cost of prescription medications can be a concern for individuals who do not have insurance coverage. For many people, even commonly prescribed medications for blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, infections, or mental health can become difficult to maintain without consistent and affordable…
