This time of year for Minnesotans can be tough. The days are cold, and short on sunlight, keeping people inside more than usual. Many people may go through short periods where they feel sad or not like themselves. In some cases, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels…
Winter air is cool and dry, which can lead to cracked lips, dry sinuses, bloody noses, and more discomforts. Adding a humidifier to your home environment can help relieve some of these ailments, and offer other benefits during the winter months. Humidifiers are devices that release water vapor or…
The Mille Lacs Health System’s “Next Chapter: Building Our Healthy Future” expansion project is now open, as of Tues, February 1st. Phase One of the plan sees the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Acute Care (hospital), and cafeteria preparing for patients. The Surgery, Lab, Radiology Departments…
February is American Heart Month. This year the CDC, and its “Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention” is putting the focus on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. According to the CDC, approximately 45% of the U.S. has hypertension, and…
The FDA recently approved two new oral medications under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for treatment of confirmed COVID-19 cases for certain eligible patients. The two new pill options, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric…
