September 25 is National Food Service Employee Day! On this day we recognize, appreciate, and thank our wonderful Nutrition Services staff. They are all integral members of a supportive team that ensures that our Dietary operation runs smoothly. ... read more

NSH Ambulance Staffing Situation Improves.Several members of the North Shore Health Ambulance crew along with CEO Kimber Wraalstad were recently interviewed by WTIP about the improving ambulance staffing situation. Ambulance Director Karla... read more

Mammogram Service Update: Our Mammography department has adjusted the days that we will do mammograms. We will do at least one day a week and up to three partial days, depending on your need. The days they are done will vary so that you should be ... read more

Today we were pleased to host a visit from Orion DiFranco and Sarah Sandgren, members of US Senator Tina Smith’s staff. In addition to touring the facility, they met with members of our leadership team to discuss key challenges... read more

September 21: North Shore Health is honored to host the Wilderness Health Care Coordination Roundtable. Twenty-two Care Coordinators who are part of Wilderness Health are visiting NSH for this meeting. The State Department of Health Trauma... read more

 

“Beautiful day for a woods rescue.”

- Eric, NSH EMT

Thank you to Lutsen First Responders for always being there to assist.

HELP FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT PROSTATE CANCERProstate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer.Prostate cancer is more common in older men. It ... read more

SHORTAGE: The Red Cross national blood supply fell by about 25% since early August as donor turnout dropped. Blood product distributions to hospitals are currently outpacing blood donations coming in. Help overcome a shortage by signing up to... read more

HELP FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer encompasses cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneum, which is the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers the abdominal organs.... read more

 

Sometimes, late night patient transfers to Duluth has its benefits.

 

Photo credit: Steve Surbaugh, NSH EMS Driver