December 19, 2025
The Mille Lacs Health System Laboratory has added new rapid molecular testing technology that will improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce wait times for patients. The laboratory recently acquired a Cepheid GeneXpert system, a state-of-the-art device that allows staff to perform highly sensitive PCR…
December 10, 2025
The Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation has fulfilled its $75,000 pledge toward the purchase of a new ambulance for Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) and is already focusing on its next major initiatives. The Foundation has set new goals of raising $50,000 to support the upcoming Surgery Department…
December 1, 2025
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of recognizing early signs and supporting individuals and families living with this disease. Alzheimer’s affects millions of people each year, and understanding the early symptoms can help families seek evaluation and plan…
November 20, 2025
Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) has earned national recognition for excellence in Quality, receiving a 2025 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The award highlights hospitals that consistently achieve strong performance - ranking in the 75th percentile or above -…
November 14, 2025
November is recognized as National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the daily habits that can make a lasting difference in managing diabetes. Living well with diabetes involves more than blood sugar checks or medications. The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists…