Mille Lacs Health System, the county’s largest healthcare provider, has completed its purchase of Thompson’s Lake Country Drug. The pharmacy has been owned and operated by Kris and Walt Thompson since 2014 and is located at 205 Main Street West in Isle, Minnesota. Mille Lacs Health System will…
Residents of Milaca and nearby communities will soon have expanded healthcare services nearby. Mille Lacs Health System will open a new Family Medical Clinic on 10th Street NW in Milaca, site of the former M Health Fairview Clinic. The new facility will open in late 2022 and will include Physical…
Minnesota has over 50 species of mosquitoes, and as many as half of those varieties bite humans. Mosquito types vary on when they appear (time of day or time of year), what kinds of diseases they can spread, whether they prefer humans, birds, horses, etc to bite, and much more. A mosquito bite can…
June is Men’s Health Month, and one of the major health concerns for men in the United States is heart disease. One in three adult men has a heart issue, such as angina, coronary artery disease, or arrhythmias. Fortunately, by learning about the symptoms, risk factors, and best practices for…
June is Hernia Awareness Month. A hernia is a condition that can be prevented for some, and for others, it is in their genetics. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. Ultimately, all hernias are caused by a…
