North Shore Blog
Valentine’s Post Goes Viral with 70K Reaches and Nationwide Response
When Monroe Health Services asked the community to make Valentine’s Day memorable for their residents, they never imagined the incredible amount of love that would come pouring in. On Feb. 1, 2022, Monroe Health shared photos of each resident holding up a sign with their name asking for a Valentine...
North Shore Encourages Community to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Residents
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. For people in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, Valentine’s Day can be lonely, especially in the middle of a two-year long pandemic. But North Shore Healthcare is finding ways to make Valentine’s Day special for their residents. Lake Country Landing in...
North Shore Healthcare Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Darren Gee, the new Chief Operating Officer for North Shore Healthcare, is all about building relationships. Darren Gee You will find him in the field, visiting North Shore’s skilled nursing centers and assisted living centers throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and North Dakota, on a regular basis. You will see him...
Giving Tree Spreads Holiday Cheer to St. Francis Health Services Residents
The holidays will be a little merrier for residents at St. Francis Health Services, thanks to the generous staff at North Shore Healthcare’s Support Center in downtown Milwaukee. Spearheaded by North Shore’s CARES Committee, staff members purchased holiday gifts for 27 residents for St. Francis Health’s Giving Tree. A nursing...
Six Centers Named 2021-2022 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report
North Shore Healthcare is proud to announce that six of our skilled nursing centers have been named as 2021-2022 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News World & Report. Congratulations on receiving this distinction to the following North Shore centers: Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc, WI Mineral Point Health Services...
From Respect, Came a Journey and a Time to Bloom
"The human beings and organizations we work with shape and steer us to new places, lessons to be learned, growth and the realization of making an important community impact is greater than the mission of self.” – Paul Peshek Paul embodies the heart and soul of what it means to...
Director of HR Enjoys Working with Staff & Residents
Troy Oestreich started his career path working for Courtesy Corporation, who owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in WI, MN and Iowa. Troy worked through his way through school and remained employed with them for about 16 years. He attended Hamburger University and ended his career with them as Area Supervisor,...
Market Liaison Brings Unique Skills and Experience to His Role
Jay Brogelman’s path to long-term care began after he completed a rotation in the activities department during his last year as an Occupational Therapy Assistant student. From there, he started his career as a COTA in the Therapy Department at North Shore Healthcare’s center, Cedarburg Health Services. “Making the connection...
A Passion for Nursing in Long-term Care Runs in the Family
“Why did I get into long-term care? I just had a passion for it.” Mindy Meehean started her healthcare career as a CNA, and she found really enjoyed the work. She enjoyed the conversations and laughs she had with her residents; however, she didn’t choose this path randomly. “My grandmother...