Join the conversation about preventing falls
Did you know that the number one reason people are hospitalized due to an injury in Northern Health is the result of a fall? A fall can be a serious injury, particularly if the person is 65 years or o...
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Six things you might not know about Northern Health dietitians
Six things you might not know about Northern Health dietitians As a profession, dietitians are often misunderstood to be the kale-eating and dessert-shaming food police – but that just isn’t th...
Connecting with a registered dietitian in Northern BC
Dietitians are essential members of the health care team, and provide nutrition care to individuals of any age based on their individual health needs. They work in a variety of areas within the health...
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 22
Pink Shirt Day Every year on the last Wednesday of February, pink shirts are worn as part of a movement “to create a more kind, inclusive world, by raising awareness and funds for anti-bullying i...
Dr. Magda Du Plessis and the Chickadee Maternity Clinic in Dawson Creek
Dr. Magda Du Plessis Dr. Magda Du Plessis has been caring for patients in the North since 2017. Originally from South Africa, she has lived and worked in Canada since 2010. She spent some time in A...
Living the Garden Life: Celebrating the Year of the Garden 2022
Last week, people across Canada celebrated the Year of the Garden 2022 with National Garden Day on June 18. This year’s theme is “Live the Garden Life,” and it encourages you to celebrate everyt...
Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month with a speech-language pathologist
Every year, the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about communication health in Canada. Speech and Hearing Month highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for communic...
