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...
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From city streets to mountain peaks: An EHO’s call to action
I started my Environmental Health Officer (EHO) journey in the summer of 2023 as a student in a rural Ontario community. After graduating from Conestoga College in July 2024, I accepted a job with Nor...
An ode to the North: A poem by a travelling dietetics student
There is something special about BC the further North you go.I’m originally from Williams Lake and I've had the privilege of living across BC, from the Interior to the Kootenays, the Okanagan, the N...
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...
Steady hand, kind heart: Celebrating 50 years of service at NH
On April 30, 2024, Northern Health (NH) bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most dedicated and beloved team members, Cor van der Meulen, who retired after an extraordinary 51-year career in medical...
Simulating crisis to strengthen response: Code Orange exercise in Smithers
On May 23, 2025, Northern Clinical Simulation (NCS) was proud to support one of the largest live emergency response training exercises ever conducted in Northern BC. The full-scale simulation unfolded...
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...
