Southside Community Health Services’ Medical Director, Dr. Shelia Kennedy, talks about the new Lake Street Clinic’s exam room, tailored specifically for sexual assault survivors, which offers a more patient-centered and calmer alternative to the typical emergency department.

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Lake Superior Community Health Center is partnering with the City of Duluth and other partners to seek state funding to support planning and pre-design for a regional, multi-purpose community center.

A report issued last week notes that residents of rural areas and small towns are more likely to rely on Medicaid for health coverage compared to urban residents.

Hometown Focus:

“LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: FROM 612 TO SCENIC RIVERS ADVOCATE

Meet KJ Baker, a Scenic Rivers Health Services employee who has been making a difference in the community since 2020. Originally hailing from the Twin Cities area, Baker moved to Cook in 2016, trading the hustle and bustle of city life for the serene beauty of northern Minnesota.”

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to the U.S. Congress last month. The Report provides nationwide estimates of homelessness, including information about the demographic characteristics of homeless persons, service use patterns, and the capacity to house homeless persons.

CARLTON, Minn. — After two years in the making, Lake Superior Community Health Center has completed its practice expansion in Carlton.