Mille Lacs Health System News

Beat the Quarantine 15

December 22, 2020

There’s no doubt you’ve spent more than your fair share of time at home over the last few months. You’ve also likely experienced plenty of stress and anxiety due to COVID-19 and all the lifestyle changes and concerns associated with it. All of these factors can add up to unintended weight gain.…

The Power of Pets

December 17, 2020

More than two-thirds of households in the U.S. are currently reaping the immediate and long-term benefits of pet ownership, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association. You love them. They love you. And the power of that connection is good for your health. On the surface…

MLHS holiday clinic hours

December 17, 2020

Mille Lacs Family Clinics in Onamia, Isle, Garrison, and Hillman will have special holiday hours. Christmas Eve: Closing at noon Christmas Day: Closed Sat. after Christmas: Normal Sat. hours, 9:30-noon New Year’s Eve: Regular hours New Year’s Day: Closed Sat. after New Year’s: Normal Sat.…

No vaccine waiting list

December 17, 2020

Mille Lacs Health System is gearing up to give the COVID-19 vaccine to employees, Long Term Care residents, and Lake Song residents starting the week of Christmas. Using a tiered program which is dictated by the state, within the health system there is a Phase 1a First Priority group; a Phase 1a…

MDH announces new quarantine guidelines

December 10, 2020

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…