NSH Ambulance Staffing Situation Improves

WTIP Interview
NSH Ambulance Staffing Situation Improves
NSH Ambulance Staffing Situation Improves.Several members of the North Shore Health Ambulance crew along with CEO Kimber Wraalstad were recently interviewed by WTIP about the improving ambulance staffing situation. Ambulance Director Karla... read more
 

Mammography Services

Updated Days and Hours of Service
Mammography Services
Mammogram Service Update: Our Mammography department has adjusted the days that we will do mammograms. We will do at least one day a week and up to three partial days, depending on your need. The days they are done will vary so that you should be ... read more
 

NSH Welcomes a Visit from US Senator Tina Smith's Staff

September 21, 2023
NSH Welcomes a Visit from US Senator Tina Smith
Today we were pleased to host a visit from Orion DiFranco and Sarah Sandgren, members of US Senator Tina Smith’s staff. In addition to touring the facility, they met with members of our leadership team to discuss key challenges... read more
 

Wilderness Health Care Coordination Roundtable

Hosted by North Shore Health, Sept 21, 2023
Wilderness Health Care Coordination Roundtable
September 21: North Shore Health is honored to host the Wilderness Health Care Coordination Roundtable. Twenty-two Care Coordinators who are part of Wilderness Health are visiting NSH for this meeting. The State Department of Health Trauma... read more
 

Oberg Mountain Rescue

Beautiful Day for a Woods Rescue
Oberg Mountain Rescue

 

“Beautiful day for a woods rescue.”

- Eric, NSH EMT

Thank you to Lutsen First Responders for always being there to assist.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Awareness and Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
HELP FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT PROSTATE CANCERProstate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, after lung cancer.Prostate cancer is more common in older men. It ... read more
 

National Blood Shortage

Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often
National Blood Shortage
SHORTAGE: The Red Cross national blood supply fell by about 25% since early August as donor turnout dropped. Blood product distributions to hospitals are currently outpacing blood donations coming in. Help overcome a shortage by signing up to... read more
 

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Help Find Better Ways to Treat and Prevent
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
HELP FIND BETTER WAYS TO PREVENT AND TREAT OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer encompasses cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneum, which is the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers the abdominal organs.... read more
 

EMS: Late Night Duluth Transfer

Northern Lights
EMS: Late Night Duluth Transfer

 

Sometimes, late night patient transfers to Duluth has its benefits.

 

Photo credit: Steve Surbaugh, NSH EMS Driver

Celebrating Housekeeping Week!

September 10 - 16, 2023
Celebrating Housekeeping Week!
From September 10-16 we celebrate Housekeeping Week! Many are unaware of what it takes to do our Housekeeping and Laundry jobs. We would like to highlight our hard-working Housekeeping and Laundry staff’s efforts, give thanks and show... read more