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...
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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...
Community collaboration in Fort Nelson results in better care
“It’s a team thing,” says Tony LaRocque. “I know that’s the secret to making anything work on a community level – just collaborating. Know the resources in the community and work together....
Adult Day Away Program: Supporting Fort Nelson seniors in active aging
(Note: events in this story happened before the COVID-19 pandemic. Care might look a little different right now to take the necessary precautions to keep staff and patients safe.) The Adult Day Awa...