On Sunday, June 18, we honor the fathers in our community. Men are playing a more active role in parenting. Not just provider, protector, and disciplinarian. A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of... read more

Up Up and Away My mom, Sharon Bloomquist, sister Melissa Smith and I recently went on vacation to see family in Arizona. Can I tell you that three white girls from Northern Minnesota and I mean white (as we haven’t seen sun or been warm in ... read more

Check out our dedicated EMS crew sporting their stylish new Summer Tees! Did you know that North Shore Health has training available for Emergency Medical Technicians? This is a paid training position to become eligible to take the National... read more

The theme for CNA Week (June 15 – 21) is “We’re Unstoppable”. Please help us celebrate, recognize, and pay respect to the incredible work that the nearly 1 million-strong contingent of frontline heroes does every day for... read more

America’s Flag Day marks the Second Continental Congress’s adoption of the first U.S. national flag on June 14, 1777. The first flag featured the same 13 red and white stripes we see today. However, the number and arrangement of stars ... read more

“Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” The theme focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. It also... read more

GRAND MARAIS, MN, June 12, 2023 — North Shore Health (NSH) in Grand Marais, MN was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country for patient satisfaction. NSH scored best among CAHs as determined by the... read more

This week we honor healthcare professionals who work closely with communities and dedicate their lives to improving the health of others. This has been more evident than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic during which many frontline healthcare... read more

June is Pride Month in the United States, a time to remember history, celebrate how far we’ve come in advancing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, but also to reinvigorate our efforts to continue the fight for equality and against discrimination... read more

June is all about encouraging the men in your life to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and... read more