December 9, 2021
In its effort to make sure patients and residents are given the kind of local care and service the facility has a commitment to providing, Mille Lacs Health System is getting help from both the National Guard and teams from FEMA. On Dec. 6th, a team from Minnesota’s National Guard was deployed by…
December 3, 2021
Mille Lacs Health System will be offering a convenient bedside delivery option for prescription medications called Meds to Beds. This program is limited to patients that are seen in the hospital or one of our outpatient service departments. We are not able to fill prescriptions for the general…
November 26, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health is encouraging parents to talk to caregivers, whether it be a grandparent or a babysitter, about the ABCs of safe sleep.
Minnesota data consistently has shown that unsafe sleep environments account for nearly all unexpected infant deaths in Minnesota. Every year…
November 22, 2021
Minnesotans can now easily access their immunization record through their smartphones or other mobile devices by using an app called Docket. Docket enables residents with a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record to securely view and share their immunization records.
MIIC is…
November 16, 2021
The CDC recently gave final approval for the Pfizer vaccine for use with children ages 5-11.
There are several reasons why vaccinating children is a good plan. Health experts know that some children do get very sick and/or die from the virus. Some who have had COVID get the long-COVID syndrome.…