May Is Arthritis Awareness Month

The Leading Cause of Disability in America
May Is Arthritis Awareness Month
Here’s a rather surprising fact: Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children are suffering with joint pain (or disease). Arthritis Awareness Month helps all of us deal with... read more
 

Seeking Temp Housing for 2 Travelers

Temp Employee Housing
Seeking Temp Housing for 2 Travelers
We are looking for temporary housing for 2 travelers. One is a man alone – 6 months. The other is a woman with her husband and grade school aged child – 3 months to start but may go for one year. If you have temp housing available, ... read more
 

National Garden Meditation Day

Serenity Garden at North Shore Health
National Garden Meditation Day
On National Garden Meditation Day, we give a nod to our Serenity Garden at North Shore Health. The Serenity Garden is a peaceful space in nature for reflection and healing, to benefit hospital patients, Care Center residents, families and... read more
 

Blood Drive May 25 & 26

Share Life. Give Blood!
Blood Drive May 25 & 26
Mark your calendar and make an appointment for the May Blood Drive!Sponsored by NORTH SHORE HEALTHThursday, May 25th | 10:00am – 6:00pmFriday, May 26th | 8:00am-12:00pmBus Parked at Fire HallContact Trudy Youngren to Sign Up! (218)... read more
 

May is Family Wellness Month

Educate, Support & Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle and Environment
May is Family Wellness Month
Family Wellness Month is celebrated in May every year. The reason for the commemoration of the day is as simple as what it is named. With so many factors affecting our health, from our environment to our feeding and lifestyle habits, we need to... read more
 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Look Around Within
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash.... read more
 

May is Older Americans Month

Aging Unbound
May is Older Americans Month
May is #OlderAmericansMonth and the 2023 theme is #AgingUnbound. Join us this month in embracing the opportunity to continue to change. Find a new passion, go on an adventure, and push boundaries by not letting age define your limits. read more
 

Women's Healthcare Month

Making Healthy Living a Priority
Women
Women’s Health Care Month is observed annually in May. The goal of the holiday is to empower women in such a way that they can make health a priority. It also equips women with the knowledge to help other women on their journeys to improve ... read more
 

Healthy Kids Day

April 29, 2023
Healthy Kids Day
The snow is (finally) melting just in time for Healthy Kids Day on April 29!Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities... read more
 

Shook Smoothie Day at North Shore Health!

Healthy & Delicious!
Shook Smoothie Day at North Shore Health!
Yum! Today is Shook Smoothie Day at North Shore Health, Cook County! The NSH Employee Appreciation Committee provided employees with gift certificates that can be used for smoothies and other healthy treats. Thanks to Ms. Jordan Plummer for... read more