North Shore Health is pleased to share a progress update on the facility’s ongoing large-scale renovation. With the many updates and upgrades, the team at North Shore Health will be better positioned to provide exceptional care to patients in Grand Marais and the surrounding area.
At the end of 2017, construction was completed on the final Care Center hall, the lab and the radiology department. Still to come in early 2018 will be a completely renovated main entry and registration area as well as an expanded physical therapy area.
“Everything is coming together,” said Kimber Wraalstad, CEO at North Shore Health. “We get one step closer to completion every day, and we are very happy with the results. This modern, updated facility allows us to continue to provide exceptional care and services to our patients.”
North Shore Health staff and residents alike were excited to open the final Care Center hall in December. Warm weather in early December allowed construction teams to complete exterior work on a sidewalk, fence, entry and expansive courtyard. Final touches were also completed on interior electrical work, the kitchen, hallways and patient rooms. The Care Center passed inspection by the Minn. Department of Health and Health Department Survey and Certification in December, just in time for Christmas. Five residents were moved into the new hall, so everyone had their own room for the holidays.
Renovations on the lab were also completed in December. All lab equipment was moved into the new space, which was purposefully designed to maximize space and increase storage. Since moving to the new lab, North Shore Health staff feels lab work is progressing more efficiently than ever before.
Progress was also made to the new radiology department. This open, warm space now contains new X-ray, mammography and Dexascan equipment which were installed just before the first of the year. With expanded work areas for radiology staff and state-of-the-art equipment, the radiology department at North Shore Health is positioned to provide patients with high-quality radiology services close to home.
About North Shore Health Hospital and Care Center
North Shore Health is a rural health care facility located on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais. The organization, which is part of the Cook County Hospital District, includes a 16-bed critical access hospital, a 37-bed skilled nursing facility, home health agency, ambulance service and a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services. As the only hospital and care center in Cook County, North Shore Health has a large and diverse service area, serving year-round and seasonal residents and the many people who visit Cook County and the BWCAW recreation area.
Leave a Reply