Creating space and safety for every body
Have you ever heard or seen something that changed the way you think about a topic? I recently attended a webinar by the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) where people living in larger...
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Listening, learning, and advancing together
On August 9, Northern Health (NH) proudly joins the global community in recognizing the United Nations (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme - ...
Driving equity: A car seat initiative supporting Northern families
When Sarah Wheeler, a Northern Health (NH) social worker at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC), raised concerns about a gap in care for Northern families, NH and Spirit of the North (SOTN)...
DIY air cleaners: Building community resilience against wildfire smoke
Northerners are no strangers to wildfire smoke. Each summer, many of our communities face weeks or even months of hazy skies and poor air quality. In our changing climate, we are seeing wildfires happ...
Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) and Northern Health launch first clinical trial
The Northern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR) launched its first clinical trial this year at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George. The NCCR is a collaborati...
