Mille Lacs Health System

Mille Lacs Health System Committed to the lifelong needs of all our patients. Mille Lacs Health System provides expert, quality care for the whole family.

Maintaining a comprehensive hospital facility offering urgent care, outpatient therapy, and surgical services, this health services provider helps the Mille Lacs community of Minnesota maintain an exceptional quality of life. The team of expert medical professionals at Mille Lacs Health System provides expert care for patients both young and old. With their main hospital in Onamia, and several other facilities throughout the Mille Lacs area, including family clinics, long-term care centers, and chiropractic services, they serve their community with emergency and ongoing care. They help patients recover and heal through convenient outpatient therapy programs, as well as in-home care and full-service assisted living programs for continued senior care. In addition to general health and emergency services, Mille Lacs Health System specializes in care for chronic conditions. Their medical specialists assist with memory care, diabetes education, and respiratory therapy. Their sleep study center is equipped with the latest technology and resources to combat common sleep disorders, developing effective solutions to help patients stay well-rested and in good health. Whether you need eye care, rehabilitation, or urgent care, there is a practice and specialist near you. Neighborhood clinics are located in Isle, Garrison, Hillman, and on the main campus in Onamia. Want to learn more about how Mille Lacs Health System can assist you with your medical concerns? Their website features a comprehensive list of services and information regarding each of their locations in the Mille Lacs region. To schedule your next appointment or to become a new patient, call (320) 532-3154.

04/10/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. Each week this month, we will be sharing a new video with practical tips for managing stress, featuring experts across Mille Lacs Health System.

In this video, Holly Downing, Nutrition Services manager, shares how nutrition can impact your energy, mood, and stress levels, including the effects of skipping meals, sugar crashes, hydration, and caffeine.

Watch to learn more. 🌿

Join the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation in celebrating 70 years of care in our community. Enter for a chance to win t...
04/10/2026

Join the Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation in celebrating 70 years of care in our community. Enter for a chance to win tickets to the Spring Fling on April 24! 💙

✨ Win 2 Tickets to our Spring Fling! ✨

In honor of the 70th Anniversary of Mille Lacs Health System, the Foundation is thrilled to spread a little extra joy this spring! 🌸

We’re giving away 2 tickets to our Spring Fling Fundraiser (a $120 value) to one lucky winner! The Spring Fling is coming up Friday, April 24th at Tulibee Tavern in Wahkon.

To enter:
💙 Like this post AND
💬 Comment below (feel free to share your favorite MLHS memory, what MLHS means to you or simply say hello!)

Each like and comment before April 15 counts as an entry. One winner will be randomly selected and announced April 16th!

Join us in celebrating seven decades of compassionate care—and help us continue making a difference for generations to come.

Mille Lacs Health System has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for ER Wait Time & Efficiency by the Women’s Cho...
04/09/2026

Mille Lacs Health System has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for ER Wait Time & Efficiency by the Women’s Choice Award®.

This national recognition places MLHS in the top 9% of hospitals for emergency care, based on factors such as wait times, efficiency, and patient experience.

This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to providing timely, high-quality care when it matters most.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tHzi0t

Pictured are members of our Emergency Department team.

☀️ After a long Minnesota winter, vitamin D levels can drop more than many people realize.Often called the “sunshine vit...
04/08/2026

☀️ After a long Minnesota winter, vitamin D levels can drop more than many people realize.

Often called the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D supports bone health, muscle function, and immune health. Because symptoms of low vitamin D can be subtle, many people may not realize their levels are low.

At Mille Lacs Health System, Direct Access Testing (DAT) offers a convenient way to check your vitamin D level without a provider order.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4t9Utbx

To schedule a Direct Access Test, call 320-532-3154.

04/07/2026

Happy Patient Access Week! 🌟

This week, we recognize our scheduling and registration team for the important role they play in every patient’s experience.

As the first point of contact for many patients, whether on the phone or at check-in, this team helps ensure a smooth, welcoming start to care for our patients and community.

Pictured are some members of our dedicated team.

We appreciate your attention to detail and commitment to excellent service.

❤️ First Meeting - this Wednesday, April 8th!April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. MLHS is introducing a new Parkinson’s...
04/06/2026

❤️ First Meeting - this Wednesday, April 8th!
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. MLHS is introducing a new Parkinson’s Support Group to provide education, connection, and practical strategies for living well.

Meetings are hosted by MLHS therapy providers: Jen Zimpel (Physical Therapy), Laura Bly (Occupational Therapy), and Sara Schewe (Speech Therapy).
📅 Second Wednesday of each month
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Onamia Campus, Key Contributor Conference Room
This group is open to individuals with Parkinson’s, caregivers, family members, and anyone seeking support.
📞 Questions: 320-532-2529
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bPldXf

🐰 Holiday Hours Update Mille Lacs Health System Community Pharmacy in Onamia will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April ...
04/03/2026

🐰 Holiday Hours Update

Mille Lacs Health System Community Pharmacy in Onamia will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 5.

As a reminder, our Isle Pharmacy and clinics are regularly closed on Sundays.

Urgent Care and the ER in Onamia will remain open to serve you.

We will re-open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. for normal business hours.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Easter! 🌷

Committed to Care - Today and Into the Future.While a Medicare billing issue has impacted rural hospitals across the cou...
04/03/2026

Committed to Care - Today and Into the Future.

While a Medicare billing issue has impacted rural hospitals across the country, our focus remains unchanged: caring for our patients every day.

We’re encouraged by recent progress toward resolution and will continue to keep our community informed.

Read more in the full update: https://bit.ly/4v5B8d7

💙 At Mille Lacs Health System, our Swing Bed program provides personalized care and support during recovery.“Mille Lacs ...
04/02/2026

💙 At Mille Lacs Health System, our Swing Bed program provides personalized care and support during recovery.

“Mille Lacs Health System’s Swing Bed program is by far the best. The therapists, doctors, and nurses made us feel welcome and kept our family informed every step of the way.”
– Patient family member

From skilled nursing to physical and occupational therapy, our team works together to help patients heal while keeping families informed and involved.

Pictured is a Swing Bed patient with members of his care team.

To learn more about our Swing Bed program, call 320-532-2400.

👋 Mille Lacs Health System is excited to welcome Susan Njuakom, PMHNP-BC, to our care team as a psychiatry provider.Susa...
04/01/2026

👋 Mille Lacs Health System is excited to welcome Susan Njuakom, PMHNP-BC, to our care team as a psychiatry provider.

Susan is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, patient-centered care, focusing on the whole person. She works with both children and adults and supports a wide range of mental health needs, improving access to care for patients and families across our community.

Susan sees patients through telehealth, with appointments held in a private exam room at an MLHS clinic.

Talk with your primary care provider about a referral.

To schedule an appointment at MLHS, call 320-532-3154.

March 31 - Update on Medicare payment delays affecting many rural hospitals:At Mille Lacs Health System, we remain open....
03/31/2026

March 31 - Update on Medicare payment delays affecting many rural hospitals:

At Mille Lacs Health System, we remain open. Patient care and safety have not been impacted, and all services continue to operate as normal.

We are seeing positive movement toward resolution and anticipate payments will begin to resume soon as we continue working closely with local and federal partners.

If you have planned care, there is no need to delay, we are here for you.

03/30/2026

❤️ March 30 is National Providers’ Day.

At Mille Lacs Health System, we are grateful for the providers who deliver compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and community every day.

Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and commitment to keeping care close to home.

Join us in recognizing and appreciating our providers.

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Onamia, MN
56359

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