Respiratory Illness Safety Policy
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, February 23, 2024 4:20:00 PM
Good news!
Based on the reduction of active cases of respiratory illness in Residents, Patients, Staff, and the general population of Cook County, we have removed the mask mandate at NSH / NSL effective immediately. This includes the end of...
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Reduce the Harmful Effects of Heart Disease
Posted by Todd Ford
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 9:40:00 AM
Cardiac Rehab Week aims to draw attention to the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the harmful effects of heart disease. Did you know that cardiac diseases are some leading causes of death around the world? Cardiac rehabilitation helps ...
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LeadingAge MN Leadership Academy Graduation
Posted by Todd Ford
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:19:00 PM
Please join us in congratulating Jason Yuhas, CG(ASCP)CM, Corporate Integrity Officer / Infection Control Director / Quality Improvement Coordinator at North Shore Health.
Jason has attended and graduated from the 8-month LeadingAge MN...
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Battling the Lutsen Resort Fire
Posted by Todd Ford
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 12:40:00 PM
Thankful for our fellow fire groups, near and far, who have been battling the Lutsen Resort fire since midnight.
We’re here for you.
-North Shore Health EMS
-Karla, Director of EMS
Photo Credit: NSH Paramedic Kate Batten and NSH...
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North Shore Health EMS
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, February 5, 2024 2:14:00 PM
Investing in Training, Investing in Our Crew
Prior to 2023, our EMTs did not have the variance to obtain IVs, IOs (drilling into the bone for fluid/medication administration/access), draw labs, or provide fluids such as normal saline, 10%...
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Seven Steps to Help Prevent Cancer
Posted by Todd Ford
Friday, February 2, 2024 2:24:00 PM
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. The goal is to educate about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1.8 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the ...
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Spotlighting African Americans and the Arts
Posted by Todd Ford
Thursday, February 1, 2024 2:17:00 PM
This February we honor Black History Month.
The theme in 2024 is African Americans and the Arts.
In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of...
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February 1-7, 2024
Posted by Todd Ford
Thursday, February 1, 2024 8:38:00 AM
National Patient Recognition Week is about promoting the culture of emphasizing patient satisfaction. The holiday is about patient involvement as paramount. It serves as the day professionals in the healthcare field recommit to the pledge of...
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Focus on Cardiovascular Health
Posted by Todd Ford
Thursday, February 1, 2024 8:18:00 AM
February is American Heart Month.
Please remember to call 911 if you are having chest pain (do not drive). NSH Ambulance EMS has the ability to perform EKG testing on-scene which helps provide immediate diagnostic information and monitoring...
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Congratulations! We Are Proud Of You!
Posted by Todd Ford
Monday, January 29, 2024 9:23:00 AM
Friday, Jan 26: Today’s a big day for our six EMT students.
After four months of online learning, in-person education, clinical rotations, and hands-on skills lab, each and every one of them passed their National Psychomotor...
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