Five tips to stay healthy as the season turns
As darkness descends and winter begins to blanket Northern BC, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wellness routine. From Dawson Creek to Haida Gwaii, colder days don’t have to mean slowing down...
Haida Gwaii
From a friend who cares
Dear You, If you’re reading this, it means you’re here. And that matters more than you might realize.Maybe today feels heavy. Maybe it’s been heavy for a long time. Maybe you’re tired, ov...
Ultrasound innovation brings health care closer to home on Haida Gwaii
On Haida Gwaii, Northern Health’s most western Health Service Area (HSA), local physicians are transforming patient care through the innovative use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)—a technology...
Cultural leave as a path to wellness and reconciliation
As part of Northern Health’s (NH) commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous staff are supported in reconnecting with their cultures, families, and communities through initiatives like cultu...
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)...
“We’re doing it!” One remote Northern family’s experience feeding their tongue-tied baby
This is my family’s story about feeding our first child, Soren. Feeding was not as easy as I had anticipated. With the support of our local midwife, my dedicated partner, and a lactation consultant,...
Hang ten and triage: Surfing Haida Gwaii with Dr. Jocelyn Black
For me, Haida Gwaii has always been a bit of an enigma. Other than the beautiful photos of the untouched west coast I’ve seen, I wasn’t totally sure what it’s like to live and work on BC’s mos...