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...
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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 ...
Advance Care Planning takes the guesswork out of your care
If you can’t speak for yourself, Advance Care Planning takes the guesswork out of your care Advanced care planning (ACP) tools are very important in health care. When put in place correctly, they...
Staying healthy: Using your COVID-19 toolkit
Northern Health is working hard to keep Northerners healthy and safe. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, you may wonder what tools you still have to protect yourself. Over the past few years, we...
Fort Nelson increases after-hours home support
Last year, Fort Nelson implemented changes to health services in the community by increasing the hours for home support services, a change that has seen very positive feedback and results! “Famil...
