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

"Aren't they just ambulance drivers?" It's a phrase that many EMS professionals have heard over the years. While it's rarely meant to diminish the work we do, it also doesn't come close to describing the role today's EMS providers play in... read more

We are excited to celebrate two Cook County residents, Victoria “Tori” Pierce and Natalie “Nat” Irvin who recently passed their Minnesota State CNA Knowledge and Skills exams on June 29th. They completed 75 hours of CNA education including 35... read more

North Shore Health is pleased to welcome Minnesota Eye Associates, a visiting optometry clinic, on Friday August 28 and Saturday 29, 2026, bringing comprehensive eye care services to the Cook County community. The two-day clinic will offer... read more

North Shore Health is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Education Program September 1st- November 20th 2026 allowing participants to start their health care career journey right here in Cook County. This program provides a comprehensive,... read more

We're proud to support the launch of Arrowhead AED, a new local nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to AEDs and improving cardiac emergency preparedness throughout our region. We'd also like to give a special shout-out to our own Ashleigh... read more

Wildfire smoke continues to impact Cook County. To help reduce smoke exposure, North Shore Health has a limited supply of non-medical N95 masks available while supplies last. Mask Pickup: - During normal business hours: Front entrance... read more

Recently, the North Shore Health EMS team had the opportunity to partner with the staff at Temperance River State Park for a day centered on emergency preparedness, hands-on learning, and collaboration. Together, we explored how to recognize... read more