June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day PTSD is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma, which can originate from many events — potentially an accident, combat, a natural disaster, or an assault — but there are other ways PTSD... read more

Flooding threatens private drinking water wells Health officials urge users to protect private wells from potential flood contamination With the risk of flooding increasing in many parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Health... read more

Congratulations to Kay Olson (NSH Board Chair) and Mary Sanders (NSH Board Clerk) on their graduation from the First cohort for NRHA’s Rural Hospital Board Certification Program! Please read the NRHA’s media release below for complete... read more

From Karla Pankow, EMS Director: A big thank you to the amazing and selfless work of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department who, despite the torrential downpour, downed trees & power lines, intense wind, and lightning, were able to ... read more

Friday, June 14 is the 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day We would like to thank blood donors across the world and in our community for their life-saving donations over the years. We honor the profound impact on both patients and... read more

From June 13 -19 we celebrate CNA Week! This year, the theme is “We’ll Be There For You”. Please join us in honoring, recognizing and thanking the wonderful, caring CNAs in North Shore Living (our Care Center). We appreciate and... read more

North Shore Ambulance responds to emergencies throughout the entire 3340 square miles of rugged, yet beautiful, Cook County, MN. Our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff brings advanced skills and a desire to provide quality, compassionate... read more

That was quite the storm that blew through Cook County yesterday evening! Shortly after, a beautiful rainbow graced our skyline. The global symbol for hope and better things to come is always a welcome sight! Thanks, Lisa Bloomquist,... read more

Summer time is here! Well- maybe not officially for a few more days.. With warm weather ramping up, are you finding that those aches and pains are limiting your ability to garden, work outside or allow you to enjoy those warm weather... read more

NSH Maintenance department and their contractors are making great progress on the new Pavilion. Now that weather is cooperating, they poured concrete today. When complete, this will be a great new feature for the residents of North Shore... read more