nor th s hor eHEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

August 2010, Volume XIll Issue ll

We are excited to announce that the 18th Annual North Shore Health Care Golf Event has a new name, a new focus and a new date. Now named the North Shore Health Care Golf Scramble, there is more of a focus on health, fun and community, and we are moving the date to the last Sunday in September. This year the Scramble will be on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Following the event, please join us for the 19th Hole Reception co-sponsored each year by Lutsen Resort.

This event has always been about so much more than golf. It is all about health care in Cook County and raising funds for the grants the Foundation gives, all of which benefit health care for everyone who lives, works and visits in Cook County.

Please plan to join us at the beautiful Superior National at Lutsen by golfing, sponsoring or volunteering at the Golf Scramble on September 29, 2013. We need to have as many golfers and sponsors as possible to make this event a success. Look for registration and sponsorship forms online and in the mail this spring. Your participation and contributions are as important as ever, so save the date and we’ll see you in September!

For more information, please contact Dori Betts at 218-370-0518, or by e-mail at dori.betts@yahoo.com.

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April 2013 Volume XVl l Issue 1

Benefiting health care for those who live, work & visit in Cook County

GOLF SCRAMBLE..............................................1

ORAL HEALTH CARE UPDATE...................1

MEMBERSHIP 2013................................2, 3

15 GRANTS..............................................................3

CARE PARTNERS NEWS............................4, 5

DIRECTOR’S NOTES...........................................6

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.................................6

HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE.............................7

GUNFLINT LODGE BBQ....................................7

THERE IS A NEW DRAGON IN TOWN...7

Inside the News

Since the last issue of this newsletter, the Oral Health Task Force

and Grand Family Dentistry offered a “Free Day” at the dentist on

September 28th, 2012. There were 38 appointments for exams, x-rays,

cleanings, sealants and fluoride. The exams resulted in a few needing

additional work. It was a very successful day. The cost to the Oral

Health Task Force for the “Free Day” was $6,021 Georgene

Daubanton, Oral Health Task Force Coordinator, was there to meet

with the parents to explain how the Oral Health Task Force could help

them. Dr. Alyssa Hedstrom and Georgene worked with Kay Borud,

School Nurse, at Cook County ISD to screen middle and high school

children. Screenings were also held at Great Expectations and Birch

Grove. There is one more screening left for the grade school children

at ISD 166 on April 26, 2013. To date, the Oral Health Task Force has

paid $20,684 for dental services helping 77 children since our

inception.

News

North Shore Health Care Foundation

See you in September!

NORTH SHORE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

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Anonymous Phyllis Abrahamsen Howard and Joan Abrahamson Donald and Virginia Alexander Jeffrey and Deborah Alexander James Alt Richard Starr and Joanne Alt Chel Anderson Katie and Doug Anderson Robert and Diane Anderson Wayne and Philis Anderson Westen and Carol Anderson Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Treg and Denise Axtell Dorothy Backstrom Robert and Shari Baker Benjamin and Mary Jane Barnard John and Jonalie Barton H.T. and Kay Becken James and Gerette Belland Leatrice and Tom Benson Nancy Benson Orion Lowell Benson Henry and Anne Bent Larry and Linda Berger Scott and Kathryn Johnson Berry Best Western Superior Inn Peter and Margaret Birse James and Shirley Bjorgan Bill and Beth Blank Bill and Nora Bockovich Edward and Kathryn Bolstad Roland and Shirley Bosch John and Barb Bottger Richard and Mary Brainerd Paul Brandt Robert D. Brazell Dan Bredemus Colleen Brennan Jeff and Gayle Brett John and Judith Brisky William and Janet Brumbaugh Elizabeth Brunsvold Marilyn Bryant Nedetta Buchheit Catherine and Denis Burand Jane Burley Timothy and Kathryn Burns Myron Bursheim Arden and Carol Byers Paul Berry and Kathleen Calabria Elaine Canton Gerald and Sharon Caple Joy Carlson

MEMBERSHIP 2013

to these people who have supported the work of the foundation by becoming members between 3-20-2012 and 3-20-2013 at any level. We have many wonderful friends who are not listed as members. We will acknowledge all the other kinds of gifts they have given in a future newsletter: special gifts, bequests, memorials, honoraria, golf tournament sponsors, golfers, donor advised fund grants, foundation grants, barbeque payroll check-offs and 1st and 2nd Thrift Store work. Please let us know if we have made errors in the membership list.

Cathedral of the Pines Lawrence Caven Richard Champ James and Phyllis Childs Beryl Bissell and William Christ Van and Millicent Coleman Kay Costello Richard and Cynthia Crawford Nancy Daley Dorothy Dalquist Jeff Kern and Jenny Delfs Jeff and Shari Denniston Bev Denyes John and Suzanne Dixon Gordon and Michele Dodge Doug and Sharon Donovan Kirk and Carol Winter Dornfeld John and Lee Driscoll dsgw Architects Frank and Barb Dvorak Barbara and Richard Eckel Don and Joyce Elvestrom Gordon and Phyllis Engdahl David Tyacke and Cheryl L. Erickson John and Virginia Erickson PollyAnn Erickson William J Erickson Renee and David Ethier Carlyle W Fay Bob Fenwick Eleanor Finn Charles and Loretta Flickinger Suzanne Flotten Jane Flueckiger John Frederick Marna Fullerton Chuck and Susan Futterer Dr. William and Katherine Gamble Glenn and Chelly Gilyard John Weinard and Martha Gisselquist Richard and Nancy Gongoll Donald and Karin Goodell Christopher and Bobbie Gostout Donald and Germaine Grant Peter and Judith Gregg Mary Jane Griffin and Harry Swift Joseph and Marjorie Grinnell Suzie and Peter Gustafson David and Virginia Hahn Lee and Johanna Halgren Scott Hamilton Carol and Peter Harris Emily and Jed Harris Thomas F Hartzell

Duane K Hasegawa William and Mary Hatfield Steve and Dee Hedman Alyssa and Jon Hedstrom Art Hedstrom Herb Hedstrom Howard and Bonnie Gay Hedstrom Jack and Gail Hedstrom Peter and Anne Heegaard Kathy Hellner William and Sally Hennessy John and Julie Henricksson Wendell and Linda Herron R.H. and Edwina Hertzberg Robert and Theresa Hoffman Reed and Barbara Holaday Dwight and Carol Holcombe Joan and Charles Holmes David and Meredith Homans William E. and Mary Lou Huron Maland and JoEllen Hurr Gail and George Huschle Robert E. Hyatt Tom Christiansen and Marcia Hyatt Peter and Mary Igoe Robert M Ilg Cindy Imsdahl-Tiffany Frances Jarchow Geraldine Jensen Johnson’s Foods Beverly Johnson Dale and Janice Johnson David and Jo Ann Johnson Mark and Robin Johnson Nancy Johnston Dolly M. Kawczynski A. William and Virginia Kelley Nancy and Clarence Kemp Virginia Killmer Randi Lyders and Scott Kindrick James C. King Kathy Kippley Joe and Heather Kirkeby Richard and Karen Knutson Jerry Kohl David and Sally Kohlstedt Greg Koschinska Larry and Joann Krause Carol J. Krieger Phil and Pat Kruse Mark and Laura Laky Ernest and Susan Lampe Harry and Rosemary Lamson Mary and Wesley John Laseski

Donald and Eleanor Lease Tom and Diane Lentz Giles and Joann Lenzmeier Richard and Ann Leppert Nan P. Lightner Anne and Greg Lindgren Shirley Lindgren Rolf and Layne Lindquist Jean Ljungkull Belva Locker H. William Lurton Richard and Jean Lynch George and Florence Marks William McCarthy Edward and Sue McConville Bette McDonnell Heather McPherson Judy Meath Bill Meller Robert Minish Minnesota Power Foundation Scott and Stacy Mitchell Harvey Morck Frederick and Lynda Ann Morlock Dean Holzman and Bonnie Morris Letitia Morris Susan Morrison John and Jacqueline Mortensen Joe and Yvonne Mullen Gwen Salisbury and Mason Myers Ronald and Marlene Nauman Paul and Judy Nelson David and Mary Nickel Norshor Insurance North Shore Federal Credit Union Maryanne and Daniel Norton Phyllis Noyes Courtney and Jean Nystuen Betty O’Brien Kathy Ogle and Val Ulstad Judith M. Olson Robert and Barbara Omoth George Oullis Steve and Bev Palmquist Richard and Phyllis Parker Charles Brian and Lydia Pearson Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Mark and Mary Peterson Louis and Inger Pignolet Joseph and Kristen Plank Joseph and Alice Powell Sharon and Dick Powell Braidy Powers Mike and Dolly Quaife

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Helen Muth and David Quick Radio Shack Patricia Ratelle Jon and Ann Reissner Violet Rindahl Curtis L Roy Larry Ryden Jon Sanger Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Thomas Schank Larry and Susan Schei Marjorie Schmidt Mary Schnuettgen Patricia Schroeder Susan Gardner and Philip Scott Tom and Margaret Sears Roger and Phyllis Sherman Elizabeth Singer Willem and Ina Sinkeldam Sivertson Gallery Donald Sivertson Evelyn Sjoberg Kenneth and Janice Skold Fred and Fran Smith Anthony Smyth Lennie and Leonard Sobanja Bea Sorenson Thomas and Dorothy Spence Carol and Bernard Spencer Donald Spolum Lyle and Laurie Spry James and Ruby Starr Christopher Steele Steven and Suzanne Steinhagen Calvin Stevens Bob and Dode Stoskopf Ralph Larsen and Sandy Stover Gregg and Jan Strathy Stubbe and Associates Inc. Sally and Stanley Suck Paul Sundin Bill and Helen Swanson Dick and Sheila Swanson Donald and Wilde Swanson Marc and Kaye Tavernier Margaret and Robert Telander Mary Testor Mildred Thoreson Lloyd and Nancy Thorgaard Samuel and Connie Tuthill Barb and Dave Tuttle Seamus E Walsh Tom and Dawn Wanous Philip and Carol Westbrook Phillip and Theresa Westine John and Joan White John and Evelyn Wick Jan and Paul Wicklund Rob and Anne Wight James and Rebecca Wiinanen Paula Sundet Wolf Susan Wolff Kimber Wraalstad Edwin and Janice Wright Tom and Jodi Yuhasey Patricia Zankman Michael and Sheralyn Zlonis

Each of these grants has a story behind it. A need was identified, an application submitted and our Charitable Funds Distribution committee decided to add our small piece of the pie into the mix. In every case there is an organization working every day to help people live healthier lives. You might not think of the Cook County ATV club in that group, but they run a safety program for all youth because they know that machines may be ridden by uncertified visitors and friends.

Hovland Fire asked us to partner with them to address the need for carbon monoxide testing equipment, the Pulse CO-Oximeter. There is a history of CO poisoning in Cook County leading to illness and death. With the increasing use of plug-in CO monitors in homes that measure concentration in the air, there is a greater likelihood of 911 calls if the alarms go off. The unit in the picture is now on the primary ambulance at the hospital, so it can be used at the scene to test blood concentrations of CO and other toxic gases. This could be for a victim or a firefighter, and in the past the only possible test was done in a lab.

Most of the other grants awarded are to groups and projects that we have worked with consistently through the years, and with your help we hope to continue to support their work.

11-Jun-12 Pam Taylor Cook County Schools CPR Manikin Pack $550 Steve DuChien Cook County NS Hospital - Ambulance CPR Manikin Packs $840 Louise Trachta Tofte First Responders C-A-T Tourniquet $488 Ben Silence Grand Marais Fire Dept Fire Safety Education $300 Rhonda Silence Cook County ATV Club ATV Safety Program $250 Dan Fitzgerald Gunflint Trail Fire Dept Rescue Sled $2,500 Terry Spieker Hovland Area Fire Department Pulse CO-Oximeter $3,500 Total June 2012 $8,428 10 -Sept-12 K.B. O’NeillISD 166 – Sawtooth ElementaryHealthy Habits Summer Program $20012-Dec-12 Rita Plourde Sawtooth Mountain Clinic CryoSolutions Sets $2,155 Paula Sundet Wolf Cook County Higher Education Math Study Skills (Nursing) $1,200 Care Partners Annual support $5,000 Oral Health Project Annual support $5,000 Total Sept – Dec 2012 $13,555 2012 $31,414 11-Mar-13 Paula Sundet Wolf Cook County Higher Education Upgrade Computer Lab $2,855 11-Mar-13 Jim Wiinanen Cook Co. Emergency Mgmt Conference $2,000 11-Mar-13 Bev Green Cook Co Council on Aging Senior Transportation $1,500 Total March 2013 $6,355

Grand Total Since 1995 $495,657

Fifteen GRANTS in nine months $28,338

Donald and Eleanor Lease Tom and Diane Lentz Giles and Joann Lenzmeier Richard and Ann Leppert Nan P. Lightner Anne and Greg Lindgren Shirley Lindgren Rolf and Layne Lindquist Jean Ljungkull Belva Locker H. William Lurton Richard and Jean Lynch George and Florence Marks William McCarthy Edward and Sue McConville Bette McDonnell Heather McPherson Judy Meath Bill Meller Robert Minish Minnesota Power Foundation Scott and Stacy Mitchell Harvey Morck Frederick and Lynda Ann Morlock Dean Holzman and Bonnie Morris Letitia Morris Susan Morrison John and Jacqueline Mortensen Joe and Yvonne Mullen Gwen Salisbury and Mason Myers Ronald and Marlene Nauman Paul and Judy Nelson David and Mary Nickel Norshor Insurance North Shore Federal Credit Union Maryanne and Daniel Norton Phyllis Noyes Courtney and Jean Nystuen Betty O’Brien Kathy Ogle and Val Ulstad Judith M. Olson Robert and Barbara Omoth George Oullis Steve and Bev Palmquist Richard and Phyllis Parker Charles Brian and Lydia Pearson Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Mark and Mary Peterson Louis and Inger Pignolet Joseph and Kristen Plank Joseph and Alice Powell Sharon and Dick Powell Braidy Powers Mike and Dolly Quaife

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Palliative Care Coordination Care Partners’ Registered Nurse, Jeannette Lindgren, provides in-home assessment and education. She is available to listen, track client needs and goals, support self-care, and address the little things that improve quality of life. Her role is to support a team approach among caregivers and if there are gaps to make the connections.

Volunteer Visits Our trained volunteers provide companionship for isolated seniors, presence at end-of-life and respite for caregivers.

Care Partners News Winter 2013

Program Partners:

Cook County North Shore Hospital

North Shore Health Care Foundation

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Staff

Kay Grindland Program Director

Jeannette Lindgren, RN Clinical Care Coordinator

Sandy Stover, MD Medical Director Oversight Committee:

Judy Meath, Chair North Shore Health Care Foundation

Jan Johansen Former Hospice Director

Jayne Johnson North Shore Health Care Foundation

Veronica Weadock Care Partners Volunteer Community Advisors:

Helena Blake, RN Care Center Nursing Director

Grace Bushard Cook Co. Health & Human Services

Carol Harris Care Partners Volunteer

Nathan Kristenson, RN Home Health

Rev. Dale McIntyre Cornerstone Community Church

Roxy Sherer Grand Portage Mental Health

Care Partners of Cook County

North Shore Health Care Foundation

PO Box 454 Grand Marais, MN 55604

218-387-3788 carepartners@boreal.org

Supportive care on the journey of aging and serious illness.

To arrange any of these services or find out more, contact Jeannette Lindgren at 387-3787 or RNcarepartners@boreal.org.

Resource Coordination Care Partners can serve as an easy access point for information and referral. We can help assess needs, and make the connection to avail-able services.

Advanced Care Planning Care Partners provides coaching and assistance to individuals who would like help completing a health care directive and communicating their wishes with their family.

Support for Caregivers Coaching

Jeannette Lindgren, a trained Caregiver Consultant, coaches caregivers to as-sess their needs, reduce stress, gather support and cope well with their loved one’s illness.

Caregiver Support Group Monthly, beginning March 19, 12-1:30 pm (refreshments provided) Congregational Church in Grand Marais.

Participation is free. Care Partners will provide a trained volunteer to stay with the person receiving care if that is needed for group attendance.

The goal of the group, according to Vicki Biggs-Anderson, is to strengthen those giving care. “No one knows better the joys and stresses of care-giving than those who are on duty 24/7.“ For more information, call Biggs-Anderson at 387-1913 or Roberta Olin at 387-9233. If a volunteer is needed, call Care Partners at 387-3787.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm

April 11-May 16 Learn to ‘thrive not just survive’ as a caregiver. This nationally-tested 6-week course is taught by certified instructors Daria Day and Jeannette Lindgren. Lower level of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. Call 387-3788 to register.

the Hospice Foundation of America’s 2013 Living with Grief® program,

Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death

Wednesday, April 24th from 1-4 pm

Corcoran Classroom, Lower Level of the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.

Continuing Education Credits available.

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Program Report for 2012 32 current clients

50 clients served in 2012 20 for caregiver support 2 for self-directed respite services 19 for palliative care (14 in community) 6 for end-of life

12 for companionship in the Care Center 14 for companionship in the community 33 volunteers (22 active in 2012) 1064 total hours of companionship

Program Highlights The second half of 2012 was busy at Care Partners!

Volunteer Training. In October Kay and Jeannette trained seven new volunteers with help from Sandy Stover, Barb Bottger and Carla LaPointe.

Light Up a Life. Our 4th Annual campaign raised $1500. Forty people took part in a moving Tree Lighting Ceremony with Rev. Mary Ellen Ashcroft and music by Nora Bockovich.

Christmas Trees at Magnetic North. Many thanks to Vicki Biggs-Anderson who raised $1,000 for Care Partners by inviting people to cut trees on her farm, visit her animals, drink cider and make a donation.

Peace of Mind. We worked with two families who pi-loted home monitoring systems as part of the Broad-band Initiative to help elders stay in their homes.

Art Therapy with Memory Care Clients. A joint project with the Care Center Activities Department, funded by the Cook County Community Fund, allowed seven residents at the Care Center to explore art with art therapist Belle Janicek. Since June, Belle has worked with these artists twice a month to do drawings, painting, mono-printing, banners, and self-portraits.

WTIP on Caregiving. On December 6th, Care Partners took part in a 1st Thursday Community Conversation hour-long show on Caregiving. Jeannette and Kay were joined by Cindy Conkins, a senior planner for the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging.

PROGRAM UPDATE February 2013

“Thank you so much for all your time and concern for my mom. Thanks for your counsel in advising her to go to the doctor on that day when you met with us. She had good care and we are thankful that she was able to have her wish to stay at home.” From a Client’s Family

Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation North Shore Health Care Foundation The Scott Hawkins Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Northland Foundation Cook County Community Fund Operation Round-Up Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women First and Second Thrift Store Grand Marais Lioness Club West End Garden Club Louise and George Anderson Patricia and William Bernhjelm Bonnie Carlson Rollin & Georgene Daubanton Larry & Elaine Dean Fred and Heather Derewenko George & Gladys Dockan Evalyn A Carlson Vera Finn Dennis Fitzpatrick & Maryl Skinner Michael and Mary Flynn Rosemary Goble Carol and Peter Harris Regine A. Meissner Cathy Nevers Virginia Palmer Sandra Sue Riley Dr. Milan & Rev. Carolyn Schmidt Ken and Donna Wielinski Barbara and Michael Youngquist

Memorials in Honor of Fanny Sylvester Mable Webb Claire Judd

Light Up a Life 2012 Donors Mona Abdel-Rahman Bob & Geraldine Altrichter Katie & Doug Anderson Christine Angelo Paulette Anholm Mary Ellen Ashcroft & Suzanne Sherman Nikki Boostrom John & Barb Bottger Pat & Stan Tull Campanaro Beryl Bissell & William Christ Lisa & Brad Christenson Lollie Cooper Arvid Dahl Jeff Kern & Jenny Delfs Jeff & Shari Denniston Duane & Mary Deschampe Friends & Family of Dale Dittberger Judith & Richard Fields Rhonda Fochs

Gary & Marilyn Gilmore Kay Grindland & Grey Jordan Eleanor Hattery Herb Hedstrom Geri Heston Tyler J. Howell Peter & Mary Igoe Orvis & Donna Lunke Gerald & Janet Johansen Jayne & Rick Johnson Kathleen Johnson Christal Kelahan & Rena Carlson Sarah Klingsporn Suellen Kruse Donald & Carla La Pointe Debi LaMusga Jeannette Lindgren Donna Lunke Judy & Terry Meath Sally & John Mellang Sue Nordman Richard & Phyllis Parker Jean Perkins Joyce & Chuck Petek Donald & Kristine Phillips Mary Jo Roberts Kay Rosenthal Russ & Kathleen Viton Chris Silence Rhonda Silence Fred & Fran Smith Bea Sorenson Sally & Stanley Suck Mildred Thoreson Linda Vanden Brook Russ Viton Russell & Ginger Weisser Patricia Windchell-Dahl Kimber Wraalstad Tom & Jodi Yuhasey

Christmas Tree Fundraiser Donors Anonymous Jana Berka Helena Blake Julie Collman Kay Costello Todd and Jessica Gervais Pete and Carline Gresczyk Brook & John Henneman Mark and Robin Johnson Jerry and Joan Lilja Judy & Terry Meath Samuel & Heather Muntean Hartley Newell-Acero Melissa Perpich Wendy Sherburne Karin & Craig Westgate

Thank You to our Funders for 2012 Community Service/Community Services Development Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services A Federal Older Americans Act Grant from the ARDC Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging

Care Partners’ programs are funded primarily by grants and donations. We do not charge clients but encourage them to

share in the cost or support us through contributions.

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Thank you all for continuing your support of NSHCF. “Down Memory Lane 20 years ago” in the News Herald of 3/23 repeats the 1993 news of the formation of the North Shore Health Foundation. Looking back over 20 years it is hard to imagine we have come to where we are today – with Care added to the name, and Care Partners in full swing. It is scary and exciting to think where we might be in 2033. As you look through this newsletter, read between the lines and notice the caring work so many people do in our small community. The hospital board is trying hard to take a long look forward even in the midst of new challenges to their funding. Oral Health is maturing into a real program after only one full year of operation. Care Partners is serving many people in the individualized way that everyone appreciates. The Golf Scramble with a new name and a new date, and the Dragon Boat Festival in its 10th year are both building for the future.

Our grants for the first quarter all fit our role as the niche funder that quickly and easily helps our local folks do their good work. We usually stay in the background and it is not really necessary for the nursing student or the EMS conference participant or someone who gets a ride through the senior center to know how the service happened. Some do, and we get wonderful acknowledgements sometimes, but it also feels really good to know that we are helping Paula and Jim and Bev and others do their jobs a little easier and a little better.

Our board changed as the new year began. NSHCF thanks Suellen Kruse, Jean Christie, Joan Abrahamson and Roxy Sherer. The foundation would definitely not be as strong as it is today without their years of work well done. We welcome Barb Heideman to our board.

We have received memorial gifts recently for some very special supporters that we have lost. Bob Johnston was our accountant for many years and a mentor to me. Jim Johnson always kept health care issues before the county board. Family and friends have donated in memory of Ruth Humphrey and Dora Lee Throckmorton.

Karl HansenExecutive Director Karl Hansen

Executive Director’s Notes April 2013

President’s Message2013, here we come! The foundation is planning for a very exciting year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary and achieve a major milestone of granting $500,000 to health care in our county. All of the grants through the years have been made in fulfilling our mission to benefit health care for all who live, work, and visit Cook County. We also have been active in the formation and support of the Care Partners Program and the Oral Health Task Force for Children.

As we move forward this year we will continue to support these programs and issue grant funds. We will also be exploring new programs designed to improve health care for our aging population. We are taking this approach because we believe the health care system will be greatly challenged as government supported programs are reduced or eliminated. We will update you in our next newsletter as our direction becomes clearer.

Here’s the key. Your generous support in the past through gifts, membership, and support of fund raising events has enabled us to make substantial contributions in our community. I encourage your continued support and ask you to tell your friends and neighbors of the many North Shore Health Care Foundation pro-grams that have a direct impact on our health care. I would also encourage your consideration of a contribution to our endowment fund which is a major financial cornerstone of the foundation.

Thank you again for you support.

John BottgerPresident

Facility Planning and RedesignCook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center (CCNSH&CC) is embarking on a facility expansion and renovation to its existing facility. CCNSH&CC intends to upgrade, rearrange and refresh the building to meet the contemporary and emerging service patterns and needs. Changes in customer use, technology, functionality and regulations require changes in the building. The facility was originally completed in 1958. The present building is the fifth iteration on the site, completed in 2004. The following is a summary of the addition and remodeling timeline:

1958 The original building was finished.1963 First addition which added the 300 wing in the Care Center.1968 Second addition which added the 200 wing in the Care Center and a portion by the Maintenance office.1996 Third addition which added the rounded portion of the hospital, part of lab, new ER, X-ray and basement area.1998 Fourth addition was to the Care Center which added the dining room and 100 wing and then remodeled the 200 and 300 wings. 2002 Basement remodel for Physical Therapy and Cardiac Rehab.2004 Fifth addition and remodel of the kitchen and part of maintenance shop.

The Board of Directors reviewed and analyzed the financial information and service statistics by each of the facility divisions: Hospital, Ambulance, Home Health and Care Center. In particular, the Care Center operations were discussed in detail. The Care Center is an important service to the Community and there are no reasonable local alternatives. Based upon the extensive review and discussion regarding the current services provided and the possibility to provide additional services, an update to the building is required and CCNSH&CC is proceeding with the next steps of a capital project. The existing services at the Hospital and Care Center will be incorporated into the proposed plans.

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North ShoreHealth CareFoundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Bottger, Pres., 218-388-0868Bob Fenwick, 218 387 9105Sue Hansen, 218-370-1063Alyssa Hedstrom, DDS, 218-387-1987Barb Heideman, 218-387-9420Kathy Hellner, 218-387-9291Jayne Johnson, Sec., 218-388-0186Judy Meath, V. Pres., 651-485-8250Paul Nelson, Treas., 218-370-0656Fran Smith, 218-388-0613Cindy Tiffany, 218-370-1000Seamus Walsh, 218-387-1409Jodi Yuhasey, 218-387-1967

ADVISORSKimber Wraalstad, Hosp. Admin., 218-387-3040Rita Plourde, Clinic Dir., 218-387-2330

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKarl Hansen 218-387-2983 home officeNSHCF Office 218-387-9076 CARE PARTNERSKay Grindland 218-387-3788Jeanette Lindgren, RN 218-387-3787

ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM Georgene Daubanton, 218-387-2334

GOLF SCRAMBLE DIRECTORDori Betts, 218-387-1417

Benefiting Health Care for those who live, work and visit in Cook County

North Shore Health Care Foundation Sponsors

“Honoring Choices” Health Care Directive

A health care directive makes it easier for your family and physician to ensure you receive the health care you wish if you are unable to speak for yourself. An injury or severe illness can occur at any time in your life, so don’t put it off – this is an important document to make your choices known in case you become incapacitated.

The North Shore Health Care Foundation has been promoting health care directives for years through educational programs and by providing forms through the clinic and hospital. Now we’re taking advantage of a great new resource in the state: “Honoring Choices Minnesota” is a state-wide initiative to provide forms on-line, along with many resources to help people fill out a health care directive and discuss their wishes with their family.

We have plenty of resources to help you complete your health care directive:

Make an appointment to discuss this with your physician, clergy, or lawyer. Go to www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org and click on Care Partners to download a form. Go to www.honoringchoices.com for helpful information and videos. Click on their Resource Tab to download forms. Call Care Partners at 218-387-3788 for an informal meeting with a trained facilitator to complete the form.

Once you fill out your health care directive, be sure to let your health care agent know your wishes, and discuss it with your family and your physician, minister, and/or lawyer. Make copies easily available and make sure it’s on file at all medical facilities you use.

You can use another Minnesota health care directive form such as the form that used to be used by the clinic and hospital in Cook County. Just make sure you keep it up to date.

When you fill out a health care directive, you’ll also be helping your loved ones at a time when you’re not able to make those critical health decisions on your own.

North Shore Health Care Foundation AnnualBBQ June 23Have you ever been to the NSHCF annual BBQ? If you haven’t, you have missed a great meal and a grand evening “up the trail”. This year the BBQ is Sunday June 23rd at Gunflint Lodge. The Red Paddle cash bar opens at 4 pm and the BBQ buffet begins at 5 pm. Chefs at the Lodge prepare BBQ ribs, chicken, salmon, cheesy potatoes, salad, vegetables and dessert. Gerald Thilmany will again serenade us with his accordion. All are invited to sing-a-long or make a request.

Why do we host this BBQ? This event raises funds to help our ENDOWMENT grow. This endowment insures our permanent ability to support health care in Cook County. Check out our web site www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org and learn about our many activities and the projects we support.

So mark your calendar

To make reservations or get more information please call the Foundation office at 218-387-9076 or email nshcf@boreal.org.

Support health care in Cook County and join us for a fun evening. Bring a friend or 2 friends and watch the sun set on Gunflint Lake.

June 23rd at Gunflint Lodge Cash Bar—4pm BBQ Buffet—5pmCost—$55

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Go Green!In an effort to help save our planet...The North Shore Health Care Foundation

is proud to announce that we have gone to 100% post consumer recycled paper,

made with 100% Green Energy on our newsletters and all other printed materials.

We now also provide a paperless version of our newsletter on

our website at www.nor th shorehea l thca re founda t ion .org

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Post Office Box 454 Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org

A new date & new name

for Golf Tournament

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218-387-9076

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DULUTH, MN

There’s a new dragon in town!We can’t quite believe it, but the NSDBF dragon is 10 years old this year. We’ve come a long way since the initial idea was hatched and fledged in 2003, and we’re committed to making this year’s festival the best ever for participants and spectators alike. We’re celebrating our 10th year with an updated website and Facebook page, so be sure to visit us on the internet for updates and to see our new dragon by Grand Marais artist Kelly Dupre (who created our original dragon 9 years ago). Watch for a special 10th birthday edition of the NSDBF T-shirt for our teams and visitors.

Visit the new website and “Like” us on Facebook......stay tuned for

updates throughout the spring! Individual paddlers welcome!

www.northshoredragonboat.org

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