Mille Lacs Health System News

New Family Medical Clinic and Rehab Center in Milaca

June 24, 2022

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…

Avoiding the dreaded mosquito bite

June 17, 2022

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…

Men's Heart Health

June 13, 2022

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…

Hernia Awareness Month

June 3, 2022

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…

Be a Hero – Donate Blood

May 25, 2022

Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. according to the American Red Cross. Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10% of those eligible actually donate. Donating blood is easy. The actual…