Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

01/26/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month! Did you know that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program? MAT uses FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorders.

Call the clinic at 218-387-2330 to learn more or visit our website: https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/medications-for-opioid-use-disorder/

01/19/2026

The Sage Screening Programs help keep Minnesotans healthy by improving access to breast and cervical cancer screening. Call the clinic at 218-387-2330 to see if you're eligible or learn more here: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cancer/sage/about/index.html

January is Cervical Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month. While screenings and vaccinations have significantly reduced cervical cancer deaths, some people are still at higher risk than others. Not sure if you’re due for cervical cancer screening? The Sage Program can help, and services are free if you qualify! Call 1-888-643-2584. View the Governor’s Proclamation at https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/proclamations/

01/05/2026

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Pharmacy is 5 years old! Join us in wishing them a Happy Birthday!

01/02/2026

New Year, New Career!?!? SMC is hiring two new positions: Financial Access Navigator and a Behavior Health Scheduler. Apply today!!

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is excited to announce that we are hiring for two brand new positions to better serve the community!

The Insurance and Financial Access Navigator will play a critical role in ensuring the community served by Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has access to affordable healthcare. This position combines responsibilities as a patient advocate, MNsure-certified Navigator, sliding fee scale program coordinator, and liaison for community outreach and interagency collaboration. The Navigator helps patients enroll in insurance, access financial assistance, and connect with community resources to reduce barriers to care.

The Behavioral Health Patient Access Specialist will schedule and modify patient appointments, respond to telephone, in-person, and electronic inquiries, maintain patient accounts, and manage Behavior Health Provider schedules.

Both positions are full-time, regular, non-exempt positions and come with a full benefits package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23 days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.

Applications are available online: https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/contact/employment/ or at the front desk. Please send completed applications or questions about either position to recruiting@sawtoothmountainclinic.org

12/29/2025

12/19/2025

Please be advised of the upcoming holiday schedule for Sawtooth Mountain Clinic & Pharmacy. Thank you!

12/02/2025

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is excited to announce that we are hiring for two brand new positions to better serve the community!

The Insurance and Financial Access Navigator will play a critical role in ensuring the community served by Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has access to affordable healthcare. This position combines responsibilities as a patient advocate, MNsure-certified Navigator, sliding fee scale program coordinator, and liaison for community outreach and interagency collaboration. The Navigator helps patients enroll in insurance, access financial assistance, and connect with community resources to reduce barriers to care.

The Behavioral Health Patient Access Specialist will schedule and modify patient appointments, respond to telephone, in-person, and electronic inquiries, maintain patient accounts, and manage Behavior Health Provider schedules.

Both positions are full-time, regular, non-exempt positions and come with a full benefits package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23 days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.

Applications are available online: https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/contact/employment/ or at the front desk. Please send completed applications or questions about either position to recruiting@sawtoothmountainclinic.org

12/02/2025

Health Services has extra funding available for dental care! These funds can be used for any and all dental care. Contact Becky for more info.

12/01/2025

Paul Nelson, founder of the Oral Health Task Force (OHTF), is one of seven recipients of the 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor. The Heart of Community Honor has recognized 333 Minnesotans since 1995 and celebrates people are the pulse of Minnesota's caring and connected communities. Each recipient receives a $10,000 cash award, which Paul generously donated directly to the OHTF!

Since 2013, the OHTF has worked in collaboration with Grand Marais Family Dentistry and regional grantors to ensure no child misses out on important dental services. As a result, Cook County now has the lowest rate of children's cavities in the state. What started as a program aimed at school-aged children has grown to include pregnant patients, young adults up to 26 years, and those aged 65+. In addition, a new initiative has expanded dental services for members of the Grand Portage Band. Congratulations to Paul! We are so grateful for his commitment to improving dental care in Cook County.

To learn more about the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor: https://www.mcknight.org/news-ideas/seven-minnesotans-recognized-as-2025-heart-of-community-honorees

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11/26/2025

The Healthy Homes Program brings low-cost, high-impact improvements that support safety, accessibility, and healthier living conditions for residents across our rural communities.

We aim to reach 40 homes by 2026—and we still have 12 open slots for households interested in a free home assessment and support.

If you’ve been thinking about making your home safer or healthier, now is the time! ....contact us to get started.

The most common concerns we’re addressing include:
Mold and moisture
Poor indoor air quality
Tripping hazards
Plumbing issues
Lack of ventilation and sanitation
Excess cold and poor heat retention
Old insulation and windows
Lack of handrails, poor lighting, and other fall hazards

We also assess homes through an aging-in-place lens, focusing on:
Accessibility needs
Fall prevention
Temperature control
Clean air and safe water
Home safety upgrades
Weatherization supplies

Resources available through the program:
Cook County Healthy Homes funds for eligible home repairs
Free radon testing kits
Free well water testing for qualifying households

During each home visit, we also provide a brief educational session on emergency preparedness, sharing:
Local preparedness resources
Information on wildfire smoke, power outage safety, and Code Red alerts
Tools for resilient aging in rural areas

Learn more about preparing for winter, safety tips, and what you should consider when facing winter weather conditions by looking at our checklist: https://cookcountymn.gov/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/public_health/emergency_preparedness.php

Learn more about the Cook County Healthy Homes Program at: https://cookcountymn.gov/government/departments/public_health_and_human_services/public_health/hhp.php

Or reach Public Health Educator Andrea Tofte at andrea.tofte@co.cook.mn.us or by calling 218-264-9465

11/24/2025

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Pharmacy will be CLOSED this Thursday, November 27th.

11/20/2025

It's Give to the Max Day! Please consider the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic's Giving Tree as you do your yearly giving: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Sawtooth-Mountain-Clinic

100% of your donation is converted into grocery and gas cards, purchased from local businesses! As prices of goods continue to rise, we are committed to connecting our patients with the resources they need to attend essential medical appointments and keep themselves and their families nourished. We are grateful for the community and their continued support of the Giving Tree program.