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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 […]

(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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

(GRAND MARAIS, MN – October 19, 2021) Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) announces that their on-site pharmacy will change to winter hours starting in November. The SMC Pharmacy will close on Saturdays in order to maximize staff time during the busiest hours of the week. “Saturdays have been slow at SMC Pharmacy even during the summer,” […]

September 24, 2021 – Cook County Public Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic are planning to offer booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with new CDC recommendations.  The new recommendation is for certain high-risk individuals to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine 6 months after the 2nd dose. Booster shots will […]