Mille Lacs Health System News

Mold in your home

July 8, 2021

Mold is a common allergen, a type of fungus that consists of tiny organisms found almost everywhere. Outdoors, molds play an important role in nature, breaking down dead leaves, plants, and trees. Indoors, mold damages structures and exposes people to a variety of respiratory complications. Mold…

Spirit of the Wings - Hospice Fundraiser

July 8, 2021

Mille Lacs Health System is proud to be bringing back the “Spirit of the Wings” Hospice fundraiser event. Due to COVID, we were unable to have the event in 2020. This event is a very important fundraiser for the hospice program and also provides a way for local families to honor loved ones they…

Tick Season in MN

July 1, 2021

In Minnesota, out of the dozen different types of ticks, three are known to cause disease, most commonly Lyme disease. A tick lives on average two to three years spending most of its time out in the environment of grassy and wooded areas. During their lifetime, a tick will only have up to three…

Stay hydrated

June 23, 2021

The key to not getting dehydrated is to stay ahead of your need for water. Drink water before you feel thirsty. Summertime in Minnesota brings people outside more than ever, and with warm and often humid conditions it also poses the greatest risk for dehydration. As many as three out of four…

MLHS hosts pharmacy resident

June 17, 2021

Mille Lacs Health System is proud to announce that they will be a residency site for the University of Minnesota’s Post Graduate Pharmacy Residency program. After conducting over 20 interviews, MLHS has selected Sandy Leo, future Doctorate of Pharmacy, to fill the yearlong residency vacancy. The…