The Minnesota Department of Health announced at a media conference Dec. 7 that it would adopt the most recent CDC changes in quarantine recommendations. Quarantine and isolation are critical tools to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Quarantine is when there is a known exposure but no symptoms are…
Many people are anticipating the arrival of a vaccine for COVID-19. Details are still being determined. Mille Lacs Health System will be vaccinating with one of the types of COVID-19 vaccine products but must work through the Minnesota Department of Health, the central region’s emergency response…
COVID-19 Testing for symptomatic patients only at this time Mille Lacs Health System wants to remind the public that, due to a lack of resources, COVID-19 testing is only being done on patients who have symptoms. Patients need to call the COVID Nurse Hotline, and the nurse answering will ask…
Volunteering your time is a great thing to do for others, but could it also be “doing good” for you? December 5th is International Volunteer Day, a day to celebrate the power and potential for volunteerism. The Mayo Clinic published an article explaining how volunteering can provide benefits to…
Mille Lacs Health System will be adding two pain specialists to their visiting provider team, starting in December. Both providers are from Summit Orthopedics in the Metro area. Dr. Steven Sabers (pictured on left), and Nurse Practitioner Katie Ehlen, are visiting specialists who can help people…
