2025 Jago Award Recipient: Empathy – Annette Weger
Northern Health (NH) strives to make our values – empathy, respect, collaboration, and innovation – the core of what we do every day. The Dr. Charles Jago Awards, named after our former boa...
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Strengthening care for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit patients
As part of Northern Health’s (NH) ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, we are proud to announce the evolution of the Indigenous Patient Liaison program into the Indigenous Care Team (ICT)...
Staff Spotlight: Rebecca Landry, RN - Fort Nelson
Meet Rebecca Landry, a new graduate Registered Nurse (RN) based in Fort Nelson, BC.Rebecca was one of the first to take advantage of the Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive, which has opened doors ...
An unforgettable night of teamwork and support
Salt Spring Island to Fort NelsonMy first assignment with GoHealth BC was on Saltspring Island, a lovely community with beautiful ocean views, beaches, and a relaxed lifestyle. Being on one of the m...
The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow’s mission is to inspire rural youth
The Healthcare Travelling Roadshow is a grassroots initiative to address workforce shortages in rural health care. The program was conceived at a 2009 event in Prince George, the “Rural Healthcare Workforce Symposium: A Collective Commitment to Action.”
Wildfires and protecting your mental wellness
The wildfire season has gotten longer, with increases in fire frequency, duration, and severity. At the time of writing this story, according to BC Wildfire Service, there were 236 active wildfires in...
What's in your COVID-19 toolkit? Vaccination is your best protection
As COVID-19 restrictions have eased across British Columbia, many are wondering what they can personally do to protect themselves, and the health of those around them. Northern Health board member ...