Valerie Marasco Eliasen
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Aging Well Resources Cook County, A New Program for Cook County Seniors
Valerie Marasco Eliasen | May 13, 2022
The Cook County Aging Coalition is pleased to introduce Aging Well Resources Cook County, a new “one-stop” guide to local programs, events, and support. Aging Well Resources includes a comprehensive easy-to-use website designed for residents of Cook County, as well as a Care Navigator for phone assistance. It’s never been easier for Cook County seniors to find the information they... READ MORE >
Real Estate leaders invest in health through new foundation partnership
Valerie Marasco Eliasen | July 02, 2021
The North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF) is teaming up with local real estate leaders in an innovative new partnership that invests in local health. The Listings That Give Back: Foundation Home Program is a pilot project developed by the Foundation in which local real estate professionals donate a percentage of the commissions received from the sale of selected Foundation... READ MORE >
Oral Health Task Force receives funding to continue care mission
Valerie Marasco Eliasen | August 16, 2019
The Oral Health Task Force (OHTF), a program of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF), has recently secured four grants to continue its mission to provide greater access to and address gaps in oral health care for the children of Cook County and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The Task Force received funding from: . The... READ MORE >
Unique partnership delivers for K-9 unit and public safety
Valerie Marasco Eliasen | June 21, 2019
On Tuesday, May 28, staff from the Cook County Highway Department transported K-9 Eddy’s agility equipment to the Cook County Airport where they also assisted the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office in setting up the course for K-9 Eddy to keep his skills sharp and continue his ongoing training. The students of Cook County High School/Middle School Industrial Arts classes... READ MORE >
K-9 Unit assists and deters death by suicide call
Valerie Marasco Eliasen | June 21, 2019
On June 5, 2019, Cook County Sheriff ’s Deputies responded to a possible suicidal person call at the Hungry Hippie Hostel, approximately 10 miles northeast of Grand Marais. Initial reports stated that a 21-year-old male hostel guest was intending to complete suicide and had run off into the woods with a knife. Deputy Jonathan Baumann requested K-9 Unit assistance from... READ MORE >