North Shore Health, Cook County

01/12/2026

3 openings left for our upcoming EMR-EMT bridge program!

Registration deadline is THIS Wednesday 1/15.

Program kicks off on Thursday 1/29.

Email: karla.pankow@northshorehealthgm.org if interested.

01/10/2026

‼️ There are still a few spots open... ‼️

Wilderness Responder & EMS Provider Skills Course
Saturday, January 17th 1pm-5pm
Deadline to register is Thursday, January 15th.

Reach out to karla.pankow@northshorehealthgm.org if interested.

01/09/2026

Can you believe it is already January 8th?!

This was week was New Years Resolution Week. At North Shore Health we’re focusing on what matters most: your health.

Whether it’s scheduling that appointment, moving a little more, or practicing self-care, progress starts with one small step.

We’re here to support you all year long.

What do you resolve to do in 2026?

01/07/2026

Thank you WTIP for this article and interview with North Shore Health's CIO, QIC, Directory of Infection Control, Jason Yuhas, reporting a tremendous spike in Influenza A in mid-December.

Jason shares actions we can all take to reduce the spread of illness this flu season:
-wash hands
-stay out of close proximity of others with respiratory illness
-mask as needed
-consider vaccination

https://wtip.org/health-officials-report-early-spike-in-influenza-a-cases-in-cook-county/

01/06/2026

Are you an EMR that’s been on the hunt for a fun and interactive EMT program?

Now’s your chance!

Contact Karla Pankow, Director of EMS for NSH, if interested.

Deadline: Monday, January 12th

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from your friends at North Shore Health! Have fun and stay safe.

12/30/2025

Check out the recent article from WTIP recapping the December 16 2025 North Shore Health Board meeting with Kimber Wraalstad, NSH CEO, and Randy Wiitala, NSH Board Chair.

They discuss positive results from a recent employee engagement survey, successes and challenges in 2025, and what's ahead in 2026.

North Shore Health’s most recent employee engagement survey showed broad improvements across the hospital, with roughly two-thirds of respondents reporting satisfaction with their jobs across all measured categories. The strongest gains were reported in communication, workplace culture, work-life ...

12/26/2025

Here is the new NSH Call For Artists for our February- May 2026 show. Submissions due by January 26th. See the flyer for details.

Please share with your artist friends, family and associates.

For questions and to submit work, contact Danielle.Hefferan@northshorehealthgm.org

12/23/2025

From your friends at North Shore Health, we wish you all a happy and healthy holiday! Have fun and stay safe!

https://www.northshorehealthgm.org

12/19/2025

Thank you to NSH EMS Director Karla Pankow and the 11 dedicated students from across Cook County for your commitment to Emergency Medical Response. You are critical responders within community and keep everyone safer. Thank you.

An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course recently concluded at North Shore Health in Grand Marais, with 11 students completing the training under Cook County EMS Director Karla Pankow - Boreal - Dec 19, 2025

12/16/2025

North Shore Health EMS is hosting a FREE Wilderness First Responder Skills Course on Saturday, January 17th from 1pm-5pm.

This hands-on class covers real-world skills like environmental emergencies, wound care, splinting, and stop-the-bleed techniques—designed for when access to care is delayed.

Open to Wilderness Responders, EMS Providers, Fire & Rescue Groups, and Anyone Interested in Learning New Skills.

Limited to 20 participants

Register by Jan 14th by contacting: Karla.Pankow@northshorehealthgm.org

Learn the skills. Build confidence. Be prepared.

See flyer for details.

12/11/2025

North Shore Living December 2025 Activities Calendar

Winter Fun at the Care Center!

https://www.northshorehealthgm.org