NSH & NSL MASK MANDATE LIFTED 02.23.24

Respiratory Illness Safety Policy
NSH & NSL MASK MANDATE LIFTED 02.23.24
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... read more
 

Cardiac Rehab Week: Feb 12-18

Reduce the Harmful Effects of Heart Disease
Cardiac Rehab Week: Feb 12-18
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 ... read more
 

Congratulations Jason Yuhas!

LeadingAge MN Leadership Academy Graduation
Congratulations Jason Yuhas!
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... read more
 

It Takes a Village

Battling the Lutsen Resort Fire
It Takes a Village
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... read more
 

Investing in Training, Investing in Our Crew

North Shore Health EMS
Investing in Training, Investing in Our Crew
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%... read more
 

February is National Cancer Prevention Month

Seven Steps to Help Prevent Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
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 ... read more
 

Honoring Black History Month

Spotlighting African Americans and the Arts
Honoring Black History Month
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... read more
 

National Patient Recognition Week

February 1-7, 2024
National Patient Recognition Week
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... read more
 

February is American Heart Month

Focus on Cardiovascular Health
February is American Heart Month
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... read more
 

NSH EMS Students Pass Their Psychomotor Exams

Congratulations! We Are Proud Of You!
NSH EMS Students Pass Their Psychomotor Exams
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... read more