Lifestyle
North Shore Health Care Foundation becomes Vital North Foundation
The North Shore Health Care Foundation, a longstanding Cook County, MN 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has changed its name to Vital North Foundation. The goal of the name change is to better reflect the Foundation’s values and mission, and to distinguish the Foundation as separate from other established health care entities in Cook County.
Bridge to Health Survey seeks to find out “How healthy are we in the Northland?”
The 2025 Bridge to Health Survey is arriving in thousands of mailboxes across the Northland this month. This survey, which has been conducted every five years since 1995, seeks to answer the all-important question “How Healthy is the Northland?” The comprehensive survey includes questions related to physical and mental health, nutrition, exercise, tobacco and alcohol use, dental care, insurance coverage, access to care, access to internet, and social connection and belonging.
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is Upgrading to a New Electronic Health Record
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) is excited to announce that we’re transitioning to a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, OCHIN Epic. This upgrade will enhance your healthcare experience, improve communication among your care team, and strengthen coordination with our partner health systems.
Essentia Health rolls out groundbreaking test for early Alzheimer’s detection
Innovative technology represents a shift in Alzheimer’s management from symptom relief to treating the underlying condition Essentia Health is bringing a groundbreaking tool in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease to the Northland. A new diagnostic test that detects amyloid plaque — abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can disrupt cognitive function and a defining feature of Alzheimer’s — represents a major breakthrough in care for a disease that affects more than 7 million Americans.. Regionally, this new test is only offered at Essentia’s downtown Duluth campus.
Pet of the Week
Waboose (Rabbit) is about 4 years old and is a friendly, kiss-y girl after she’s been around you for a few days. Although she looks thin, she’s muscular and wirey. She enjoys being held and hanging on to your hands while kissing you. She seems OK with a cat friendly dog and has always lived with other cats. Waboose is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines. Like all of our cats, Waboose is INDOOR ONLY. For more information on adopting Waboose or coming to meet her, call Barb at 218-290-6866 or Dale at 218-370-9534. Her adoption fee is $100 plus tax or $108.38.
Memorial for Carl W. Smith
Please join us for a slice of pie and to share memories to honor the life of Carl William Smith, March 20, 1940-January 10, 1925.
3,000 letters in six weeks, a new mark for the Letteracy Deck
On Monday July 21, Letteracy Deck--Grand Marais’ free public letter writing park now with two downtown locations--broke the mark of 3,000 letters and postcards mailed in just 6 weeks since its third season opened on June 12.
