“A Healing Journey,” an eight-week grief support group, will be given by a Mille Lacs Health System social worker/nurse team beginning Thursdays (June 10 – July 29, 2021). In a safe, supportive, and confidential setting, group members will have an opportunity to meet others who have suffered the…
A gluten free diet avoids food products that contain wheat, barley, and rye and is prescribed to people with celiac disease. Oats may also be avoided or limited depending on the individual. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the prolamins (proteins) from these grains trigger an…
One increasingly important area of concern in family health care is childhood obesity. Obesity now affects one in five U.S. children and teenagers, according to the CDC. It’s important to understand the difference between “overweight” and “obese.” You can go online to see how to calculate your…
Mille Lacs Health System will be changing the way the vaccine is given, beginning Mon., April 26th. Previously, people 16 years of age and older who wanted a local vaccination were encouraged to sign up for their shots online, or register by phone. The vaccine clinics have been occurring weekly…
Ninety percent of poisonings occur at home and sadly, most are easily prevented. Poisoning affects people of all ages, although children under age six are most likely to be accidentally poisoned and account for nearly half of all calls made to poison control centers. Prescription drug overdose is…
