Adaptive Sports—Get Involved!

Are you looking to attain some great life skills, exercise, friend making and fun this summer?

Adaptive sports are a great way to do just that!

Our owner, Jay Johnson, a former wheelchair rugby player, loves getting involved with athletic events, especially involving paraplegics, wheelchair sports, etc. He is always looking to reach out to teams, athletes, and clubs locally and nationwide.

Some sports to get involved in include:

· Archery

· Powerlifting

· Hand-cycling

· Rugby

· Basketball

· Table Tennis

· Track and Field

· Softball

· Football

Wheelchair athletics in the United States have been around since the mid 1950’s. This is when the National Wheelchair Athletic Association, now known as the Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports, USA or WSUSA, organized. There are countless national and international leagues that promote wheelchair bound athletes and sports.

At HealthNorth, part of our mission is to help you live more fulfilling lives. So if you know of a team or athlete of interest, let us know, we would love to reach out!

Your Perfect Match For Complete Mobility

In the United States alone, a little over 6.8 million Americans use mobility devices to assist them with everyday activities. Around 6.1 million people use mobility devices such as canes, crutches, and walkers. The walker is currently used by 1.8 million people on a daily basis!

At HealthNorth, our purpose is to enable our clients to remain independent and in their homes through a combination of medical services, equipment, and supplies. Our Mission is to assist our clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their community.

As summer quickly approaches, a medical walker, cane, or wheelchair can be a great way to enjoy life in a manner that’s both secure, independent and essential for a healthy lifestyle! Whether you are looking to regain your love for the great outdoors or want to become a social butterfly once again, we have the perfect resources for you!

A cane might be the perfect way to maximize your ability to enjoy the warmer weather! To obtain maximum support from a cane it must be a proper fit and used correctly. Here are 5 Tips on how to size and use a cane:

1. Consider the functionality of the cane-not only its appearance.

2. In order to select from various styles of canes, consider the stability each offers.

3. It is important to choose a cane that is lightweight.

4. In order to select the proper length for a cane, make sure to stand up straight with your shoes on and your arms at your sides. The top of the cane should reach the crease on the underside of your wrist. If the cane fits properly, your elbow will be flexed 15-20 degrees when you hold the cane while standing.

5. It is important to make sure that you have a good grip of the cane and that your fingers and thumb do not overlap.

Take advantage of the great weather this spring and summer by letting us help you find your perfect match for complete mobility!

Brands You Can Trust From People You Can Trust

Jay Johnson; the owner of HealthNorth has been a quadriplegic since 1989. He can personally relate to the many people who need extra help to maintain their independence within the community. Jay is intimately aware of activities of daily living because he personally uses urological devices, mobility products and medical supplies everyday. 

Health North offers brand name catheter and incontinence supplies delivered directly to your home. Your privacy is secure. Mail order customers of HealthNorth have achieved greater convenience, peace of mind and more independence.

HealthNorth offers exceptional products and private consultation. Male and female caregivers are available to discuss your every home health care need. We will work with medicare or your private insurance company to ensure maximum cost effectiveness and convenience for our customers. We will set up a convenient, private delivery schedule tailored to your needs.

Our owner, Jay Johnson is intimately familiar with the urological challenges his customers face. He and HelathNorth will provide every personal assistance to each customer, guaranteeing convenience, privacy and independence.

Health North, With You In Mind!

At HealthNorth, Inc., we want to make your day-to-day experiences “a walk in the park,” we carry a variety of medical equipment and supplies.

Whether you are heading out for dinner with family or spending a night in at home, let us help you. HealthNorth’s purpose is to enable our clients to remain independent and in their homes through the combination of medical services, equipment, and supplies. Our Mission is to assist our clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their community.

Currently in the United States, there are around 3.3 million wheelchair users. In addition, around 10 million people use walking aids, such as a cane or walker.

Recently, HealthNorth has been involved with the creation of a film that aims to raise millions for spinal cord injury research. The result, is a film about Gabe Rodreick, a 20-year-old who was paralyzed in a diving accident four years ago and has since been affected by a spinal cord injury. The film features Chris Kluwe, the Minnesota Vikings punter, as he spends a day in a wheelchair to help raise awareness about the obstacles that those in wheelchairs deal with on a day-to-day basis.

The film priemers on Thursday, January 24 following Senator Jeff Hayden proposal to the legistlature to spend $4 million a year to promote spinal cord research.

Spinal cord injuries are one of the many reasons why providing medical equipment and supplies are important to us at HealthNorth. This is exactly why it is represented on a petal in our logo, with you in mind.

We also offer a large variety of supplies which include but are not limited to:

• Bathroom Benches 
• Aids To Daily Living 
• Semi Electric Adjustable Beds 
• Lift Chairs 
• Patient Lifts 
• Power Wheelchairs 
• Manual Wheelchairs 
• Scooters (POV’s) 
• Oxygen Concentrators 
• CPAP/BIPAP 
• Urological Supplies 
• Ostomy Supplies 
• Incontinant Supplies 
• Oxygen/CPAP/BIPAP Supplies 

Check out our selection today, with you in mind!

Link to video about spinal cord film: http://kstp.com/news/stories/s2903072.shtml

The Health North Flower

You may have seen our logo recently, and you may be wondering, why a flower?

Everything happens for a reason, right? Either way, our logo is no coincidence. At HealthNorth we are working to become the best single source provider of medical equipment and services for those with disabilities. We provide everything from pharmaceutical services to assisted living and our logo represents this. Each petal stands for a way in which we can help those with disabilities live fulfilling lives and retain a dignified presence within their communities.

For example one petal represents Home Health Aides. Currently in the U.S. Approximately 12 million individuals currently receive care from more than 33,000 providers. Health North is proud to include this be a part of this industry. Health North is the best single source provider of medical products and services and we hire people like this to provide dignified and top notch care. Patients include people with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other types of disabilities, our dedicated and qualified staff are here to help.

This is just one example of what the petals of the HealthNorth flower represent. What is most important, though, is the customer at the center. All of our products and services are done to help those who need it, and we hope you stick around to learn about how we do this using every petal of the HealthNorth flower.

Meet Jay Johnson, Health North Founder & CEO

Jay Johnson, HealthNorth, Inc. Founder and CEO has been a quadriplegic since 1989 so he can personally relate to the many people who need extra help to maintain their independence in the community. He is intimately aware of (ADL’s) activities of daily living because he uses personal care services, mobility products, and medical supplies every day.

Jay is a local guy, originally from Cold Spring, MN. Education has been and continues to be a driving force in Jay's life. He has accumulated awards and accolades throughout the past 20 years. His accomplishments include:

• Collegiate Entrepreneur Awards 
• Carlson School of Management Business Plan Award 
• St. Cloud State, "Graduate of the Decade" 
• Double majors from St. Cloud State, Science and Economics 
• Judd Jacobsen Award 

After his auto accident in 1989, Jay underwent intense physical rehabilitation. He credits the facility and staff at the Courage Center in Golden Valley with helping him become an active force in his community.

Jay enjoyed participating in "full contact, quad wheelchair rugby", aka "MURDERBALL. He played for the Minnesota Ice for 7 years. We never said he's not a little bit nuts.

Jay has found his true calling in HealthNorth. He is driven to provide one stop home health care services and products to people with disabilites. He fully intends to keep growing the company and to become the single source provider for all an individuals home health care needs.

Health North Fulfilling Lives

The caregivers at Health North enable their clients to remain independent and in their homes. They assist their clients in maintaining a dignified presence within their communities. HealthNorth, Inc. provides exceptional home health care services to their clients in a professional, courteous, and caring manner. 

HealthNorth’s Personnel have experience working with people of all ages and abilities, from pediatric to senior patients, including people with brain injuries, spinal cord injury, Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other types of disabilities. Other services include:

• Nursing Personnel 
• Personal Care Attendants 
• Live-in Caregivers 
• Companions 
• Home Making 

Jay Johnson; the owner of Health North, has been a quadriplegic since 1989 so he can personally relate to the many people who need extra help to maintain their independence in the community. He is intimately aware of activities of daily living (ADL’s) because he uses personal care services, mobility products, and medical supplies every day.

Health North is a single source provider for all home health care needs. The mission of Health North is to help people live more fulfilling lives. Visit our website for more information.