OT Month spotlight: Amanda Waning
October is National Occupational Therapy Month, a time to celebrate the vital role occupational therapists (OTs) and rehabilitation assistants (RAs) play in supporting health and well-being across Nor...
Terrace
A Northern journey: Lessons from a dietetic student’s first experience
Drawn to the opportunity to work with dietitians in Northern BC, I left Vancouver and relocated to Terrace for my dietetics population and public health placement. Without knowing what to expect in th...
From the UK to Terrace: Hardeep Kaur’s journey
Hardeep Kaur was working as a registered nurse in the UK when she heard about the GoHealth BC (GHBC) travel nursing program while attending the BC Health Careers UK roadshow in 2024. The program inter...
Finding new purpose through volunteering: Hazel’s story
We had the privilege of sitting down with Hazel as she told us how volunteering has changed her life. At 72 years old, Hazel wasn’t sure she wanted to volunteer. After decades of working in health c...
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...
Vanessa Tanski: Guided by heritage in maternity care
Northern Health (NH) honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day by supporting Indigenous health care professionals and creating culturally safe spaces. We are committed...
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...
