Recently, the National Association of Community Health Centers held its annual meeting. At that meeting, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced the Quality Recognition Awards. We are happy to announce that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic won 3 awards: Covid-19 Public Health Champion, Health Center Quality Leader – Bronze, and Patient-Centered Medical Home. The Patient-centered Medical […]
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Local COVID-19 Vaccination Events Scheduled for Children 6 Months to 5 Years of Age
June 21, 2022 – Cook County Public Health and Human Services and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic have scheduled local COVID-19 vaccination events on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Cook County Community Center for children in the 6-months to 5-year-old age group using the age-appropriate Moderna vaccine. This follows last week’s decision by the Centers for […]
COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Available and Recommended for the 5-11 Age Group
May 20, 2022 – Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announce expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster vaccines following updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those ages 5-11 are eligible for a booster five months after receiving the initial two-dose Pfizer vaccine series. “Vaccination […]
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC PHARMACY TO TEMPORARILY REDUCE HOURS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGE
(GRAND MARAIS, MN – January 10, 2022) Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announces that the on-site pharmacy will reduce hours temporarily to cope with staffing shortages over the next few weeks. The SMC Pharmacy has served the community safely during the course of the pandemic. “We are lucky that the pharmacy staff is currently healthy” states […]
Clinic & Foundation Launch Innovative Certification Program to Address Workforce Shortage
January 6, 2022 – The North Shore Health Care Foundation (Foundation) is supporting the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) to pilot a training certification program that will address a critical shortage of health care staffing. The Medical Assistant Training Program will provide a mechanism for ongoing workforce development to fill a need for Medical Assistants locally. […]
Local Healthcare Officials Prepare for Increased Covid Cases as System Reaches Capacity
January 3, 2021 – Local officials urge Cook County and Grand Portage residents to keep local healthcare capacity in mind when making plans. Local healthcare resources are strained at this time and a fresh surge of COVID cases driven by the Omicron variant is expected to cause further stress. “I worry about what will happen […]
Early Childhood Community-Based Navigation Hub Grant and Research Findings
By: Rachel Liechty, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic In February 2021, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, with collaborative support from primary community partners: Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Cook County School District ISD 166 and Cook County Public Health and Human Services, and with the support of many other local organizations, was awarded the 2-year Community-based Navigation […]
Cook County Public Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Announce Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
November 22, 2021 – Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announce expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster vaccines following updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): those ages 18 and over are eligible for a booster six months after receiving the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine; […]
Dustin Lucarelli, MD is Now Seeing Patients at North Shore Health in Grand Marais
Patients who have pain or concerns that may lead to general surgery can set up a consultation. Dustin Lucarelli, MD is a General Surgeon and treats the following: Hernias Tumors Gallbladder issues Cancer Intestinal pain Skin and soft tissue concerns Breast disease Endocrine system issues Abdominal and gastrointestinal issues Minor wounds He is accepting new […]
Registration Information for Youth COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities in Cook County.
November 3, 2021 – Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) are pleased to open registration for youth, 5 to 11 years old, COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the month of November. With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for this age group, the CDC has issued the new recommendation […]