Mille Lacs Health System News

Alcohol Use Disorder: Risks, Symptoms, and Solutions

April 18, 2025

April is designated as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use causes 178,000 deaths each year, making it one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States. These numbers have been on the rise in the last 10 years…

Protecting Yourself and Others From Distracted Driving

April 2, 2025

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nine people in the United States are killed every day in an accident caused by a distracted driver. Twenty percent of these deaths are people who were not even in a vehicle…

MLHS Honors Jayme Westling's Advanced Diabetes Care Certification

March 25, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System is proud to recognize Jayme Westling, PharmD, BC-ADM, for achieving Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management. This certification reflects her dedication to enhancing diabetes care and improving patient outcomes. As a pharmacist, Jayme has always played a critical…

Mille Lacs Health System Welcomes Two New Providers

March 20, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System is pleased to welcome two new providers, Nash Gleason, PA-C, and Shanon Caillier, PMHNP-BC, who bring extensive expertise and a strong commitment to patient care. Their focus on accessibility, education, and comprehensive health services makes them valuable additions to the…

Mille Lacs Health System Names New Chief Financial Officer

March 10, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ninham as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ninham, who has been a part of MLHS for nearly 12 years, officially stepped into the role on March 10th after an extensive search process involving both internal and…