Posts From September, 2026

The First Step is the Most Important: Pre-Analytical Safety

The "Human Factor" in the Lab Journey, Emphasizing Staff-Led Safety.
The First Step is the Most Important: Pre-Analytical Safety
The First Step is the Most Important: Pre-Analytical Safety By: Muain Haseeb, Ph.D., Administrative Laboratory Director This article focuses on the "Human Factor" in the lab journey, emphasizing staff-led safety. 70% of Lab Errors Happen... read more
 

North Shore Health’s Budgeting Season

North Shore Health’s Budgeting Season
Each year, one of the first steps in North Shore Health’s (NSH) budgeting season is to prepare a recommended levy amount for the Hospital Board. This year the board voted to increase the levy by 10%, about $200,000 spread across all property tax... read more
 

Celebrating National Housekeeping Week at North Shore Health

Celebrating National Housekeeping Week at North Shore Health
During National Housekeeping Week, we want to recognize and celebrate the incredible team that keeps North Shore Health clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Our staff regularly hear comments from community members and visitors like, “I... read more
 

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

Upcoming informational meeting about end of life care, support, and how death doulas can fit into care.
Every person
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

North Shore Health to Participate in Upcoming Community Baby Shower
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

Getting to Know North Shore Health
A Place for Reflection and Healing: The Serenity Garden at North Shore Health
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!

Swallow Studies now at North Shore Health!
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

North Shore Health to Host Fall Prevention Day for Community Members
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

September Care Center Activities Calendar

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