Upcoming Veterans Events A slight deviation from my usual format, I would like to highlight some local happenings related to an upcoming holiday. No, I am not referring to Halloween, if it is an actual “holiday”, but instead Veterans Day.
GRAND MARAIS, MN, September 30, 2022 — North Shore Health (NSH) is thrilled to announce that they have launched their new and improved website. The previous website had become outdated and lacked some of the informative content that NSH administration wanted to convey. The new website is a complete redesign and features far more helpful information for our patients, residents, visitors and partners. “In addition to improved depth of information, the new website is brighter, better branded, more visually compelling and easier to read and navigate,” said Todd Ford, Public Information Coordinator. “I enjoyed collaborating with the team that brought this priority project to completion.” NSH quietly released a “soft launch” two weeks prior to their public announcement, allowing the opportunity to fine-tune details that may have been overlooked in the development process. “We now have vastly improved control of the new site, which enables our internal web admin team to make changes and updates,” said Hilja Iverson, LSW-Social Services Department Manager.
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness of mental health around the world and support those experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Given the state of suicide, how can we, as behavioral health professionals, concerned family members, and friends help prevent suicide? The first step is to revisit the basics: Remove the stigma by treating suicide as a public health crisis Successful public health efforts incorporate public advocacy and learning.
This year many are in the middle of a bumper crop of apples. Though we have apple trees on our property, they are young and only just beginning to produce. For years I have been blessed to pick at relatives, friends, and those who know and share my love for the staple flavor of fall harvest in Minnesota. This year there is no shortage of apples to be picked.
Auditions for Fall Show, “Night at the Theatre: a showcase of Scenes, Stories, and Monologues.” We will be holding our auditions for our fall production this coming Sunday, October 9th, at 7 pm at the Vermilion Fine Arts Theater. Please come prepared with your favorite monologue or story to tell! We are looking for people of all backgrounds.