Wilderness Health MN

03/05/2026

Wilderness Health is hiring! We have two new opportunities to support our growing work across Northeastern Minnesota:

• Clinical Program Director – Care Coordination — Lead the implementation of our new shared care coordination program across our member health systems.

• Summer Outreach Assistant (Temporary) — Help us engage communities, support events, and expand access to health resources throughout the region.

Full job descriptions and application details are available on our website. Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining our mission to strengthen rural health.

03/04/2026

Do you have experience with substance use disorder (SUD)? Have a conversation with us, and we’ll buy you a coffee (tea, smoothie, etc) for your time.

Wilderness Health wants to learn more about the challenges, victories, and stories around substance use. We're interested in the perspectives of people in active use, loved ones of those who use, and/or professionals in the treatment and recovery space.

If you are willing to share your experience, please email hil.nordland@wildernesshealthmn.org.

03/03/2026

Launch North has just been announced for our region! Launch North similar to Scrubs Camp but for adults. This program is designed to help those looking for career changes, who are just starting their career, or are looking for advancement opportunities in health. We encourage everyone with interest to register!

02/24/2026

Do you have the tools to reverse an overdose?

Naloxone saves lives. It is safe, easy to use, and legal to carry. Free naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) is available throughout the community - no prescription needed. Locations that carry intramuscular naloxone:

Duluth:

Brightwater Health (Formally HDC)
- 120 West 2nd Street
- 1401 E 1st St
Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT)
- 1402 East Superior Street
Duluth Area Family YMCA - Downtown Branch
- 302 W 1st St
Recovery Alliance Duluth
- 206 West 4th Street, Suite 202
Sagent Behavioral Health
- 1702 Miller Trunk Highway
St. Louis County Government Services Center
- 320 W 2nd Street
WE Health Clinic
- 32 E 1st Street

Hermantown:

YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center, Hermantown
- 4289 Ugstad Rd

Having naloxone on hand could mean the difference between life and death. You may never need it - but if you do, it could save a life.

Visit the Steve Rummer Group’s website to learn more about how to use naloxone and how to recognize signs of an overdose: https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/resources/i-want-naloxone-training/

How to administer intramuscular naloxone: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5-wPStiNy9Y

02/06/2026

Virtual Listening Session February 13, 2026!

The Minnesota Rural Health Association is partnering with the Minnesota Prescription Drug Affordability Board to bring a virtual listening session out to rural Minnesota. All are encouraged to share their stories around accessing prescription drugs during this 90 minute session.

This virtual patient listening session has been scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. A link to participate in the session will be forwarded to registrants prior to the 13th.

Please email Vernon.Rowen@state.mn.us to register for the Patient Listening Session.

01/28/2026

Wilderness Health’s Laura Rosier presented to the attendees of a two day perinatal, substance use disorder (SUD), and trauma workshop. Laura shared education on the importance of overdose response, naloxone training, and how to effectively use drug testing strips.

The two day conference provided participants with deeper insight into how shame, stigma, and systems interact in the perinatal and familial ecosystem. Discussions highlighted the need for conversations on supports for individual patient needs.

Thanks to Dr. Steve Delisi and Jordan Hansen from YourPath and Mallory Cummings from Aspirus St. Luke’s for hosting this important workshop and discussion!

*January is the 2nd annual Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. By bringing awareness to SUD, we can reduce stigma surrounding SUD treatment and promote best practices by health care providers.*

01/27/2026

This year, let’s leave stigma behind. By replacing judgment with curiosity, we can build the kinds of relationships that empower pregnant people to access consistent prenatal care.

People who use substances while pregnant have options for recovery. Here are some resources that can help.

For pregnancy resources, visit:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/46bfdec6b108408eb93340866878cb5e

For information on Aspirus St. Luke’s Plus One Doula program, visit:
https://www.slhduluth.com/locations/aspirus-st-luke-s-clinic-duluth-obstetrics-gynec/plus-one-doula-program/

01/09/2026

💡Did You Know?💡
Free nasal naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) is available right here in our community and anyone can carry it - no prescription needed. The Carlton County Drug Prevention Coalition has set up 7 Naloxone Access Points throughout Carlton County that carry overdose prevention kits.

Look for a cabinet like the one here at one of these seven locations:

📍Carlton County Government Services Building (1307 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet)
📍Community Memorial Hospital Emergency Room entrance (512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet)
📍Brightwater Health Outreach Center (formerly HDC) (24 10th St, Cloquet)
📍Moose Lake Community Center (313 Elm Ave, Moose Lake)
📍WebMed Cloquet (1001 Avenue B, Cloquet)
📍United Way of Carlton County (902 Hwy 33, Cloquet)
📍Carlton County Justice Center (1780 Justice Drive, Carlton)

Overdoses can happen to anyone - a neighbor, a friend, a family member, or a stranger - including people taking prescription pain medication. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and is safe, easy to use, and legal to carry. Having it on hand could mean the difference between life and death. You may never need it - but if you do, it could save a life.

Please share this post so more people know where to find help.

Would you like a Naloxone Access Point at your business or organization? We are looking for more partners. Please fill out this brief form so that we can get in touch with you. https://forms.gle/snuJM8GynsmNgVCN9

Naloxone Access Points and Overdose Prevention Kits are funded by Opioid Settlement Funding.

12/22/2025

💛 A Message of Care and Connection This Holiday Season 💛

As the holiday season approaches, we want to acknowledge that while this time of year can bring joy and connection, it can also feel difficult or overwhelming for some. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone—and support is available.

Su***de prevention is a shared responsibility. The St. Louis County Su***de Prevention Coalition brings together community members, educators, public health leaders, mental health providers, and local partners who are committed to strengthening awareness, reducing barriers to support, improving systems of care, and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued.

As we move through the holidays, we encourage everyone to check in on one another, reach out when things feel heavy, and ask for help when needed. If you or someone you know needs support—or guidance on how to help a friend or loved one—988 is available by call or text, 24 hours a day.

If you are interested in learning more about the coalition, sharing ideas, or joining this effort, we welcome you. Please reach out to coalition chair Josh Gorham at gorhamj@stlouiscountymn.gov
on behalf of the St. Louis County Su***de Prevention Coalition.

From all of us involved in this work, we wish you care, connection, and compassion this season—and a reminder that help and hope are always within reach.

St. Louis County MN Public Health Range Mental Health Center Northeast Service Cooperative Carlton, Cook, Lake, St. Louis Community Health Board Ely Behavioral Health Network Minneapolis VA Health Care System Wilderness Health MN

12/17/2025

Wilderness Health recently met with the Lived Experience Advisory Council who shared the ways we can make impactful change in recovery.

How are you making impactful change in 2026?

12/12/2025

Our Director of Grants and Financial Oversight, Zomi Bloom, recently sat down to discuss our grant work with The Georgia Health Policy Center. Zomi and her team have been working to make accessing mental and behavioral health care easy and effective.

To hear more about our grant work please visit the link below.

Grantee Spotlight – Wilderness Health Posted on November 26, 2025 by CHSD Editor InGrantee Spotlight, Grantees in the News Rural Health Network Development Program The Georgia Health Policy Center recently spoke to Zomi Bloom, director of grants and financial oversight at Wilderness Health (Minnes...

12/11/2025

Rock Ridge High School CORE and CNA students met with Laura Rosier from Wilderness Health to provide feedback on her Opioid Overdose presentation. They answered everything from "what parts were boring?" to "were there words you were unfamiliar with/what should I explain more?" They also answered important questions to help improve the presentation and ensure it was understandable, relatable, and engaging. Along with providing feedback, students were learning along the way about the signs of overdose and how to respond. 💬

Great work, students, having a real world impact! 👏👍