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Prepared people build stronger, safer communities!

Prepared people build stronger, safer communities!
This past weekend, we had the honor of hosting a free Wilderness First Responder skills course. We had a great mix of area first responders and community members all showing up with the same goal: learning practical skills that save lives when help... read more
 

Pain Relief Close to Home.

Pain Relief Close to Home.
North Shore Health is thrilled to begin offering chronic pain relief services in collaboration with Holistic Pain Management (HPM). HPM specializes in non-opioid, personalized pain treatment without the burden of traveling long distances. The NSH ... read more
 

Influenza A spikes mid-December in Cook County

Influenza A spikes mid-December in Cook County
Check out this article and interview with North Shore Health's CIO, QIC, Directory of Infection Control, Jason Yuhas, reporting a tremendous spike in Influenza A in mid-December. We can all take measures to reduce the spread of illness this flu... read more
 

EMR- EMT Bridge Program

EMR- EMT Bridge Program
Are you an EMR that’s been on the hunt for a fun and interactive EMT program? Now’s your chance! Contact Karla Pankow, Director of EMS for NSH, if interested. Deadline: Monday, January 12th read more
 

WTIP Article: Employee survey shows broad gains at North Shore Health

WTIP Article: Employee survey shows broad gains at North Shore Health
Check out the recent article from WTIP recapping the December 16 2025 North Shore Health Board meeting with Kimber Wraalstad, NSH CEO, and Randy Wiitala, NSH Board Chair. They discuss positive results from a recent employee engagement survey,... read more
 

Call for Artists: February- May 2026

Call for Artists: February- May 2026
NSH Call For Artists in our rotating art show! Please share with your artist friends, family and associates. For questions and to submit work, contact Danielle.Hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org read more
 

NSH's EMR class students graduated this week!

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Thank you to NSH EMS Director Karla Pankow and the 11 dedicated students from across Cook County for your commitment to Emergency Medical Response. You are critical responders within community and keep everyone safer. Thank you. Check out... read more
 

FREE Wilderness First Responder Skills Course

FREE Wilderness First Responder Skills Course
North Shore Health EMS is hosting a FREE Wilderness First Responder Skills Course on Saturday, January 17th from 1pm-5pm. This hands-on class covers real-world skills like environmental emergencies, wound care, splinting, and stop-the-bleed... read more
 

NSH exploring second phase of culture improvement

NSH exploring second phase of culture improvement
Here is a link to a recent WTIP article and interview with NSH CEO/Administrator Kimber Wraalstad discussing agenda items from the November Board meeting, including: - Update and next steps on organizational culture work - Process for ongoing... read more
 

North Shore Living November 2025 Newsletter

North Shore Living November 2025 Newsletter
North Shore Living November 2025 Newsletter Jean Marie Modl The whole town of Grand Marais had a great Halloween this year. The streets were alive with Darth Vaders, Spider Mans, Princesses, Dinosaurs, and so many other characters. The... read more