The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts a National Prescription Drug Take-Back event twice a year. These events are usually held in the spring and fall. This year the spring date is April 30, 2022. At a past one-day event in Minnesota, 3 tons of medication were collected, and nearly…
Spring is a welcome time of year to most Minnesotans, but if it brings you sniffles along with the sunshine you may be one of the 24 million Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies. Approximately 19 million adults and 5 million children suffer from seasonal allergies, (also known as hay fever…
April is national stress awareness month. Stress can affect your body, thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Being able to recognize common symptoms of stress can help you manage them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease,…
The Mille Lacs Health System Patient Family Advisory Council (or PFAC) is a committee that is sanctioned and strongly encouraged by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA), which wants hospitals to have “authentic patient and family engagement.” The committee is made up of both community members…
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. It is common to feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. However, for a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. These feelings of…
