Sawtooth Mountain Clinic

11/07/2025

We hope we'll see you at our fundraiser this year! Your commitment to supporting food security in our county is more important than ever!

10/31/2025

Keep using WIC benefits!
MN WIC has received additional funds to continue services into mid-November if the federal government shutdown continues.
WIC families - please keep your WIC appointments, shop with your WIC card, and use your benefits.

Questions? Call your local WIC clinic. We will post updates when we have more to share.

We’re keeping our website updated: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/ppthome.html

10/28/2025

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has a new patient portal platform! Are you signed up for MyChart? Visit our website to sign up and access how-to guides to make the most of your MyChart!
https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/patient-portal/

10/13/2025

10/10/2025

A reminder that the clinic will be closed on Monday, October 13th for all-staff training. Pharmacy will be open for prescription pick-up and over-the-counter needs. Thanks!

10/10/2025

Please call the clinic at 218-387-2330 if you need confirmation of your appointment time. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

10/07/2025

Get your flu shots in Grand Portage on Thursday!

10/02/2025

🌟 Together, We Choose Prevention — Cook County, MN 🌟

The Prevention Coalition of Cook County is committed to reducing substance misuse and su***de for people of all ages. Our mission is grounded in strong relationships, supportive environments, and access to opportunities that improve well-being across generations.

This month, as we recognize Substance Misuse Prevention, we lift up our shared vision of a Cook County where:
- People care for and feel connected to one another,
- Mental health is embraced as a natural part of everyone’s life, without stigma,
- Each person has tools to reflect on their mental health and substance use openly and without judgment,
- And everyone has what they need to care for themselves — and for others.

💚 Prevention is not just about avoiding harm. It’s about building a future where support, honesty, and hope are the norm.

Let’s continue working together, neighbors, youth, families, providers, and leaders, to make Cook County a place where everyone can thrive. If you want to learn more contact Andrea Orest or Rocio Rivas at 218-387 3620

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09/29/2025

Visit sawtoothmountainclinic.org to see the schedule of vaccine events. We will be in Lutsen and Tofte this Wednesday, October 1st!

For Immediate Release

Local COVID and Flu Vaccination Opportunities

September 29, 2025 – Both Cook County Public Health and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic are committed to sharing evidence-based information about vaccines, and to ensuring that all community members who want to be vaccinated can access vaccines locally. One of the ways that we work together to make this happen is by offering seasonal vaccination events throughout Cook County in the fall. You can view the full schedule of outreach vaccination events at sawtoothmountainclinic.org or call the clinic at 218-387-2330. Flu vaccines are also available at Grand Portage Health Services by calling 218-475-2235.

Vaccination remains among the most extraordinary scientific and medical achievements of the past century. Vaccines partner with our bodies' immune systems, teaching them to recognize and respond to illnesses they may not have seen before. This allows our bodies’ immune systems to respond more quickly and effectively if they do encounter these illnesses in the world.

Because both COVID-19 and the flu change rapidly, people need to update their defenses more frequently for these diseases than they do for some other diseases. This is why we encourage people to prepare for cold and flu season with annual flu and COVID vaccines. When you get a seasonal vaccine, you help your body stay healthier. This helps our whole community stay healthier by reducing the amount of severe disease spreading in the winter months.

Who can get vaccinated?
COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available locally for everyone over 6 months of age.

Everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu vaccine, with some children needing two doses (depending on their vaccination history).

Everyone over the age of 6 months can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination remains especially important for those groups who are at the highest risk of a severe outcome from COVID infection. These include:

• Children 6 months to 23 months
• Those 65 and older
• At risk for severe illness due to underlying health conditions
• Those who have never received a COVID vaccine in the past
• People who are pregnant or lactating

Vaccines remain widely covered by medical insurance as an important part of preventative care. However, if you have a question about insurance coverage, please check with your individual insurance company. If you have a health-related question about vaccines, you can always reach out to your medical provider to discuss it.

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Contact:
Grace Grinager, Cook County PHHS Public Health Supervisor, grace.grinager@co.cook.mn.us, 218-370-0884
OR
Kate Surbaugh, CEO of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, kate@sawtoothmountainclinic.org), (218-387-2330

https://co.cook.mn.us

09/29/2025

The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is looking for a friendly, hardworking, and detail-oriented person to fill the role of Floor Nurse - This person may be an LPN, a Medical Assistant (MA), or someone looking to gain their MA Certificate - no prior experience necessary! MA Apprentices learn on-the-job and receive free medical assistant education while working full-time, getting paid, and receiving a full benefit package!

Salary: MA Apprentice starts at $18.50/hour with increases for apprentice milestones, other certifications will be paid commensurately with educational background and experience.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, 23+ days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook.

How to apply: Applications available on our website or stop into the Clinic to pick one up.

Email: recruiting@sawtoothmountainclinic.org for more information or with any questions.

09/26/2025

A reminder that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic will be closed on Monday, October 13th for an all-staff training day prior to going live with our new Electronic Health Records.

If you'd like to learn more, please read our media release: https://sawtoothmountainclinic.org/sawtooth-mountain-clinic-is-upgrading-to-a-new-electronic-health-record/

09/16/2025

It’s vaccine season! Get your flu and COVID-19 shots at one of our vaccine events. Call the clinic at 218-387-2330 to schedule your appointment.