The North Star Health Collective’s First Aid & Wellness Center opens Monday 9/1 at 9am!!!
August 31, 2008
The North Star Health Collective’s First Aid & Wellness Center will open on Monday, September 1st at 9am!!! The Health Center will be open Monday (Sept 1st) – Friday (September 5th), from 9am – 9pm (hours extended if needed).
The Health Center is located at 639 Jackson St in St. Paul. It is located directly across the street from Regions Hospital in the offices behind the church. Our entrance is accessible through the parking lot on the south side of the building. For informational purposes, this is within Sector 6.
For more information or to volunteer, please call 1-800-71-YOGURT.
North Star Still Safe From RNC Raids
August 31, 2008
Hello
A quick note to let y’all know that North Star Health Collective & our Wellness Space are safe.
North Star Health Collective will provide free healthcare for protesters, participants alike at Republican National Convention. As planned, starting 1st of September we intend to open our Wellness Space near Regions Hospital in downtown St Paul.
Unfortunately, over the past few days at least four local houses have been raided by police, six community members arrested, one community center raided, three cars impounded.
We condemn pre-emptive arrests of RNC activists and use of police forces to scare and intimidate people.
We also condemn police repression that many in our community disproportionately face everyday on the basis of the color of their skin, or size of their wallet.
This weekend, police have been using the same warrant to search for a variety of items in community spaces including soap flakes, rags, cans, screws, nails. We want the Public and Police department to know that we have soap, cotton balls, band aids, and antiseptic ointment here in case they were looking for something more useful.
Our doors are open to all. If you would like to volunteer or have donations, please contact northstarhealth@gmail.com
May Our Streets Stay Safe,
North Star
Upcoming Meetings & Trainings
August 28, 2008
Informational meetings for all medics in town. Please come to these.
Thursday 8/28, 3pm – Orientation for Street Medics
Friday 8/29, 1pm
Saturday 8/30, 6pm
Sunday 8/31, 6pm
All meetings are at 639 Jackson St., on the northern edge of downtown St. Paul (across the street from Regions Hospital).
Additionally , we have a last-minute 3-day Street Medic Training: The minimal amount of training recommended for anyone running in the street. Bring a lunch and notebook.
Friday, August 29: 1 – 5 PM
Saturday, August 30: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, August 31: 9 AM – 5 PM
Located at our First Aid and Wellness Center (639 Jackson St.)
First Aid & Wellness Center, Telephone #’s
August 28, 2008
Our First Aid & Wellness Center is located at 639 Jackson St., on the northern edge of St. Paul and across the street from Regions Hospital.
Open September 1 – 5, 9 AM – 9 PM (hours extended as necessary)
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-719-6437 (71-YOGURT)
We also have a first-aid station at the Convergence Center (627 Smith Ave). This functions as an alternative place to receive aid or get in touch when the Jackson St. center is not open.
Other useful health-related phone numbers:
Radical Sexual Abuse/Assault Hotline: 651-434-2265
Twin Cities Crisis Connection: 866-379-6363
Sexual Offense Services: 651-643-3006
Staying Safer in the Streets
August 21, 2008
Looking for information on how to prepare yourself for the protests? Have a look at Staying Safer in the Streets (pdf format).
Donate!
August 16, 2008
We are a small group of people preparing to respond to an enormous event. As you might imagine, we are feeling very strapped for resources right now. We would appreciate any help you could give in the following ways.
Money
Donations can be made with paypal via northstarhealth(at)gmail(dot)com.
We can also accept checks made out to “Northstar Health Collective” via snail mail. Contact us for an address.
Donations over $50 are tax-deductible.
Additionally, we have nifty shirts which you can order here!
Supplies
We’ll take just about anything you can throw our way – first aid supplies (enormous quantities of basic, disposable supplies like gloves & gauze are needed), herbal supplies, or equipment / furniture for the wellness center and clinic.
Email northstarhealth(a)gmail(dot)com with questions or to tell us you have something, or send items to the address listed above.
People
We need a lot of bodies to staff the wellness space & clinic, run in the streets, and provide logistical support. When the convention draws closer we will have a meeting (or several) to facilitate people plugging in, but in the mean time educate yourself through trainings and get involved by coming to meetings. Let us know what you have to offer.
