Mille Lacs Health System News

Annual St. Francis Award Winner

February 5, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is proud to recognize Sharon Grassel, Rehabilitation Manager, as the recipient of the 2024 St. Francis Award. The award was presented at the MLHS Holiday Party on Friday, January 24, 2025. Established in 1989, the St. Francis Award honors employees who embody the…

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: A New Approach to Strength Training

January 28, 2025

For many individuals, gaining strength can be challenging, especially when recovering from surgery, injury, or dealing with age-related muscle loss. Lifting heavy weights is often difficult or even impossible. That’s where Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy, now available at Mille Lacs Health…

Mille Lacs Health System Names New CEO

January 13, 2025

Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Knutson as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2025. Andy currently serves as Mille Lacs Health System’s Chief Financial Officer and brings over a decade of healthcare experience to his…

The Gift of Life: Blood Donation

December 20, 2024

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving contributions of blood donors and encourage more people to give. During this season of giving, what greater gift can you offer than the gift of life? Donating blood is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to save lives…

Share the Gift of Time: Volunteer with MLHS Home Care

December 11, 2024

The holiday season can be an especially lonely time for individuals who are homebound, particularly those without family nearby or frequent visitors. Mille Lacs Health System’s Home Care & Hospice program is seeking volunteers to help bring comfort and companionship to clients during this time…