North Shore Health is a rural health facility located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The organization, which is part of the Cook County Hospital District, includes:
- 16-bed critical access hospital
- 37-bed skilled nursing facility
- Home health agency
- Ambulance service
- A variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services
Our Mission
"Community Access to Compassionate Care"
We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality care, no matter where you live. As the only hospital and skilled-nursing facility in Cook County, we have a large and diverse service area. Our patients include the year-round and seasonal residents of Cook County, as well as the many visitors to our beautiful home on Lake Superior and the inland wilderness of the Superior National forest and BWCAW each year.
Our Vision
"To foster a culture of individualized care and achieve a position of leadership in rural healthcare services through judicious use of available resources and collaboration with local and regional healthcare providers to meet changing healthcare needs."
To put it simply: we care about your needs. We know that each and every patient deserves personalized and attentive care, and we collaborate with other health and community service providers to coordinate ongoing care of our patients even after they leave our facility.
Our Values
Good values are important---Our values provide focus and direction to our organization, guide our decision-making, and sets a standard of expectations for the facility and our staff.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE: We value and serve each individual with compassion and understanding and work collaboratively to meet the needs of our community.
COMMUNICATION: We clearly communicate in an open, timely, and positive manner.
QUALITY: We provide a high standard of care through continuous improvement in our skills, process efficiencies, and use of resources.
INTEGRITY: We are respectful, honest, trustworthy, and professional in our words and actions.