Build Resilience and Manage Stress
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, April 3, 2023 9:28:00 AM

April is National Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. There is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. While not all stress is...
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For Hospital & ER Patients
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, April 3, 2023 8:58:00 AM

North Shore Health is seeking donations of extra clothing for patients in our Hospital and Emergency Room. These are typically used when we cut clothing off in the ER due to trauma, when patients have a mishap, or no one can bring them clothing...
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Fun in the Sun
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, March 31, 2023 3:40:00 PM

To get rid of a few of our winter doldrums we had a Fun in the Sun themed week from March 13-17. Monday one of our residents was busy painting bikinis on cardboard for whoever wanted to enter our bikini parade when she received a phone call. The...
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North Shore Living
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, March 31, 2023 9:19:00 AM

We Care Like Family.
North Shore Living is a 37-bed nursing home that shares the North Shore Health campus in Grand Marais, MN. Residents also have access to a variety of outdoor spaces, including a secure courtyard and a serenity...
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Recognize and Understand Our Differences
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, March 31, 2023 9:10:00 AM

Celebrate Diversity Month takes place in April every year. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, be it gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and other factors, while honoring the common essence of humanity. By...
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Exercise, Eat Healthy & Unwind
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, March 31, 2023 8:57:00 AM

Physical Wellness Month is celebrated in April every year. This time of the year, everyone is encouraged to check on themselves and observe a healthy lifestyle. From exercising and eating healthy to unwinding, there are a lot of simple activities ...
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The Only Certified Pelvic Floor Therapist in Cook County
Posted by Todd Ford
Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:26:00 PM

North Shore Health Physical Therapy department has expanded pelvic floor physical therapy services. Kelsey Saladin, PT, DPT has recently been trained in treating colorectal conditions, along with male, non-binary or gender neutral...
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Advocate for Senior Care in the Human Services Budget
Posted by Todd Ford
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:06:00 AM

We are at a critical time for aging services advocacy, as the legislature will be deciding how much funding to allocate to senior care in the human services budget. With the release of the state's joint budget targets, we know that just $1.3...
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Ambulance Becomes Camper Vanbulance
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, March 27, 2023 9:55:00 AM

A few years ago, North Shore Health sold an older ambulance that was no longer in use to make room for a new rig. Here is a fun time-lapse video of how the new owner converted our old rig for their personal use....
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New Date: April 15, 2032 and New Location
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, March 27, 2023 8:43:00 AM

A reminder that our upcoming workshop: “Stronger Than You Know,” originally scheduled for March 25, has a new DATE and LOCATION! It will instead be held on Saturday, April 15 from 9am to noon at Cook County Higher Education! This...
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