Why I got the vaccine: Derek MacDonald, Tumbler Ridge
Derek MacDonald, a heavy duty mechanic at the mine in Tumbler Ridge, shares why he got the vaccine: "I got it because my parents are aging and I didn’t want to bring it [the COVID-19 virus]...
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Physician highlight: Dr. Charles Helm, Tumbler Ridge
Dr. Charles Helm cannot believe his luck. More than three decades after moving to Tumbler Ridge, he’s still making new and exciting discoveries about British Columbia’s youngest community—discov...
3D1P: Drugs, Dinos, Dinner, and a Pig… Another unique medical conference in Tumbler Ridge
The third annual 3D Conference – Drugs, Dinos, and Dinner (now 3D1P for the one pig (1P) that was roasted) was held in Tumbler Ridge from May 31-June 2, 2019. Nearly 70 physicians, pharmacists, and ...
Our People: Spotlight on Barb Haagenson
Barb Haagenson is a social worker on the primary care interprofessional team in Tumbler Ridge. She joined the team in September 2018, moving from Powell River, BC. Can you tell me about your role a...
Walk with your Doc: Tumbler Ridge
Walk with your doc During the Walk with Your Doc event, Tumbler Ridge was the furthest Northern community to participate. With a practicing physician, three nurses, and various other members of the...
"3D": Drugs, Dinos, and Dinner - Another unique conference in Tumbler Ridge
By Dr. Charles Helm and Heather Gummow The second “3D conference” – Drugs, Dinos and Dinner – was held in Tumbler Ridge from May 25–27. Nearly 70 physicians, pharmacists, paramedics ...