Back to school is right around the corner, so if you haven’t already, now is the time to start organizing schedules, supplies, and routines to help create a successful school year. Here are a few ideas shared by Mille Lacs Health System medical provider, Jessica Fligge, DNP. Sleep is a top…
Mille Lacs Health System is proud to be hosting the 24th annual “Spirit of the Wings” Hospice & Home Care fundraiser event. This event is an important fundraiser for the hospice program and also provides a way for local families to honor loved ones they have lost with a beautiful Monarch…
As cannabis, or "weed" colloquially, becomes legalized and vaping gains popularity, more young people are turning to cannabis for its perceived calming effects. While THC, the active compound in cannabis, offers therapeutic benefits for chronic pain, PTSD, and appetite stimulation in…
Mille Lacs Health System was recently awarded the Silver Antibiotic Stewardship Award. This initiative has been led by Dr. Tom Bracken and Anna Crotty, PharmD. It is truly a team effort for all medical providers throughout the facility to make it a priority. Anna Crotty, PharmD explains, "…
What is a digital detox? It can be different for everyone. Typically, a “digital detox” refers to taking a break from digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, etc. Maybe even television. Disconnect from the digital world to focus on experiences, relationships, and activities -…
