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Every person's end-of-life journey is unique.

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:56:00 GMT

The Death Doulas are coming to North Shore Health to host an informational meeting about end of life care, support, and how death doulas can fit into care. The community is invited to join us on September 24th, 2026 at 4pm in our Multipurpose Room... read more

North Shore Health to Participate in Upcoming Community Baby Shower

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:53:00 GMT

North Shore Health is thrilled to have two of our Rehabilitation Therapists participate in the upcoming Community Baby Shower! September 19, 9am-noon, at the Community Center. Physical Therapist Kelsey O’Neil, who specializes in pregnancy and... read more

A Place for Reflection and Healing: The Serenity Garden at North Shore Health

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:21:00 GMT

Getting to Know North Shore Health A Place for Reflection and Healing: The Serenity Garden at North Shore Health By: Danielle Hefferan, NSH Public Information Coordinator; edits provided by Mary Sanders Nestled between the North Shore... read more

Swallow Studies now at North Shore Health!

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:03:00 GMT

North Shore Health is pleased to announce we can now offer swallow studies close to home! Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) use imaging to get real-time pictures of how someone eats and drinks. Our Speech Language Pathologists can diagnose and... read more

North Shore Health to Host Fall Prevention Day for Community Members

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:43:00 GMT

North Shore Health will host Fall Prevention Day on Wednesday, September 23, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center. North Shore Health and various community organizations to provide older adults with information, resources and... read more

September Care Center Activities Calendar

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:38:00 GMT

Our Care Center residents get up to all sorts of things- check out September's Activities calendar!

Danielle Hefferan

North Shore Living Residents Interview with WTIP

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:06:00 GMT

This is such a sweet and well done feature. Thank you WTIP North Shore Community Radio. We highly recommend you take a peek- and especially listen to the interview clips with North Shore Living residents. They share candid reflections on the... read more

North Shore Health Art Program: Call for Artists and Artists’ Reception

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:46:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Shore Health Art Program: Call for Artists and Artists’ Reception GRAND MARAIS, MN – North Shore Health (NSH) has a proud history of displaying the creative work of local artists in their public areas. Since the... read more

MORE THAN THE UNIFORM

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

MORE THAN THE UNIFORM | Meet Mia, NSH EMT & Certified Wilderness EMT For Mia, EMS was a pretty natural fit. “I’m one of those people who hates being bored and feels my best when something crazy is happening.” A little over a year... read more

Day in the Life of a Rehab Therapist

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT

What does a day in the life of a rehab therapist feel like? Described in Corporate speak: Completing a rehab appointment is like running a high-energy work meeting where the goals are clear, but the plan changes by the minute. A single... read more

North Shore Living Newsletter July and August 2026

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:02:00 GMT

North Shore Living Newsletter July/August From Dan Ryan, Activities Director, NSL, NSH Summer has brought plenty of fun, laughter, and opportunities for our residents to enjoy the great outdoors. Over the past few months, we have made the most ... read more

Engaging our Residents in daily activities like cooking… MATTERS

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:47:00 GMT

Recently North Shore Living residents had the pleasure of enjoying Bread Pudding made by Mavonne Dahl and Nick Anderson in the Woods kitchen. Mavonne shared that she used to cook at Cascade Restaurant and that the famous Bread Pudding recipe... read more

Verbal De‑Escalation at North Shore Health

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for Introduction to Verbal De‑Escalation at North Shore Health. Presented by Nancy Carlson, Disaster Behavioral Health Program Coordinator with the MN Department of Health, this MnTIER training gave... read more

Employee Appreication BBQ

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:09:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Employee Appreciation BBQ! It was a wonderful afternoon of good food, great conversation, and celebrating the incredible people who keep our organization running every day. The lunch was hosted by ... read more

Behavioral Health Support and the Rural Health Transformation Fund

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:46:00 GMT

At the July North Shore Health board meeting, the board and administration discussed several key topics. You can learn more in the recent WTIP article and interview with NSH CEO Kimber Wraalstad. Wraalstad noted that the recent wildfire smoke... read more

Advanced Wilderness Care for the Communities We Serve

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:13:00 GMT

Today we're proud to recognize Paramedic Lead and Field Training Officer Eric Bjugstad on earning his Certified Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) credential. This nationally recognized certification reflects advanced knowledge and decision-making in... read more

Improving Rural Access to Pain Management at North Shore Health

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:00 GMT

North Shore Health is happy to partner with Holistic Pain Management to offer pain relief to our community. Check out the Getting to Know North Shore Health article below to learn more of the launch of the program and how to get an appointment. ... read more

Register Today: Emergency Medical Responder Refresher Course

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:00 GMT

Whether you're an active Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or returning to service, this refresher is a great opportunity to stay current, build confidence, and meet your Minnesota renewal requirements. ✅ Only 5 openings remain 📅 October 31st – ... read more

North Shore Health at 2026 Fisherman's Picnic Parade

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMT

This weekend was pretty big in Grand Marais- the annual Fisherman's Picnic took over the streets. North Shore Health was honored to take part in year's parade! We had two ambulances in the lineup with Care Center residents riding along, a cheerful... read more

Building a Career Close to Home: The Quiet Power of Education

danielle.hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org (Danielle Hefferan) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Getting to Know North Shore Health Building a Career Close to Home: The Quiet Power of Education By Meghan Flynn, NSH Education Coordinator, and edits by Danielle Hefferan, NSH Public Information Coordinator and Karla Pankow, NSH EMS... read more