Mille Lacs Health System News

MLHS COVID-19 Sept 2, 2020

September 2, 2020

Mille Lacs Health System is continuing to test individuals for COVID-19 who fall into its testing criteria. The criteria are not the same as in some larger cities or hospitals in Minnesota, who may have the ability to test anyone who wants a test. “Resources at MLHS are limited,” said Dr. Tom…

Tobacco & Teens

August 31, 2020

On August 1st, the Minnesota Tobacco 21 law went into effect, which is designed to improve the health of residents by reducing smoking and vaping. The new law brings the legal age to purchase commercial tobacco up to 21 years old. According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) almost 95% of…

Immunization Awareness Month

August 18, 2020

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Immunizations are important as they help prevent serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. Vaccines protect us from diseases like chickenpox, flu, hepatitis, measles, mumps,…

Lab appointments at MLHS

August 11, 2020

Mille Lacs Health System Laboratory Department has changed its appointment hours to 9:00-4:30, Monday through Friday, and no outpatient tests will be done on Saturday. This will be effective as of August 10th.  These are lab tests that require a doctor’s order, with the patient scheduling the…

MLHS new expansion naming opportunities

August 5, 2020

Mille Lacs Health System wants to thank individuals and groups who are supporting the Next Chapter: Building Our Healthy Future building expansion project through naming opportunities of new rooms or other facility areas. How does it work? Various rooms, such as triage, fireside lounge, or the…