It became clear at the recent NSH board meeting that NSH administration was involved in the firing of Dr. Dahlman, despite their repeated denials otherwise. It also became clear that he was not dismissed for medical reasons, nor for anything that merited his dismissal.
Although I no longer live or work in Cook County, I feel compelled to speak out about the troubling situation at North Shore Health and the arbitrary dismissal of a dedicated, compassionate physician, Dr. Bruce Dahlman. As a former employee who worked under both the previous and current administration, I will no longer remain silent. I can immediately recall at least twenty people who were either terminated for fabricated reasons or resigned due to the toxic environment created by the current administrator. There is no EMS staff member who has worked there for longer than three years because everyone has quit. All of the laboratory staff is temporary, having resigned because of the dreadful working conditions. The nursing staff has decreased to only a third of what it was seven years ago when I worked there. Anyone can verify this by looking at the job openings.
The Board of Directors and Administration at North Shore Health would like to thank everyone who has shared their concerns about our quality of care, our commitment to the community and the sustainability of our facility. We have heard the concerns about the change in Dr. Bruce Dahlman’s employment via email, text, social media, phone calls, and from those who attended today’s board meeting. We know it is not easy to take time from your busy schedules to share your comments, and we appreciate it. We want you to know that we hear you and we care. As a long-standing pillar of this community, North Shore Health is firmly committed to our mission: “Community Access to Compassionate Care”. That is no small task in these challenging times for rural healthcare.
November is the month of Food and Gratitude! This makes it the perfect time to thank our local grocers for their support of supplemental food programs. You may be familiar with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), but have you heard of WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)? Do you know about the Produce Vouchers that are funded by the Grand Marais Food Shelf?
I probably shouldn't be writing my first letter to the editor with this brain fog, but write I must. I find myself a week+ into COVID. Zero stars. It's my first time so I know I'm lucky on many levels.
In Cook County this fall we watched the beautiful leaves turn color and fall and had an above average temperature deer season. But as the air turns crisp, we know that a Minnesota winter is soon on the way. Even though we are hearty northlanders, it’s a good time to refresh our cold weather skills and ensure that we are prepared for winter challenges.
December 22, 1932 – November 8, 2023 Frank was born to Frank and Clara (Jary) Fredlund in Bear River, MN. He graduated from Alango High School in 1950. He attended Hibbing Community College for two years, served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55, and then earned his master’s degree from St. Cloud State.
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It’s been a year of few deer in Cook County. Many deer hunters are coming away empty, reporting few sightings of bucks in the firearm portion of the Minnesota deer hunting season.
This month, area libraries will be offering Handmade Toy Take & Create Art Kits as the Arrowhead Library System’s (ALS) newest Legacy event, available December 4-30. This art experience, created by 321 Art Studio, explores toy making for beginners.