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Vanderhoof and area residents are advised that St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof remains open, as the facility recovers from a weekend flooding incident inside the hospital.

The hospital’s emergency department, inpatient areas, oncology services, laboratory and medical imaging departments are fully operational. Patients can continue to access these services as they normally would; the public is asked to pay close attention to directional signs, as access to some areas of the hospital may have changed.

Northern Health is reminding the public about appropriate use of the emergency department at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. Due to seasonal conditions, the hospital is experiencing an increase in patients, and is asking the public for assistance by using health care resources appropriately.

Northern Health’s emergency rooms tend to patients who have experienced a sudden and/or unusual change in their health. This includes, but isn’t limited to, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding or pain, broken bones, chest pain, suspected overdoses, and eye injuries.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson was joined by representatives from Northern Health and BC Cancer’s Screening Mammography Program, along with members of the Smithers Breast Health Advisory Group and other stakeholders to celebrate the official opening of Bulkley Valley District Hospital’s new digital mammography service in Smithers.

Haida Gwaii Hospital & Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay, the Skidegate Health Centre and Queen Charlotte RCMP are joining forces to remove unused or expired prescription (or non-prescription) drugs from communities on Haida Gwaii.

Prescription medications are often not fully used by patients, for a variety of reasons. Forgotten and/or expired medications can collect in people’s homes for months or years, presenting a risk if they wind up in the hands of children, or vulnerable adults. 

Northern Health has released its hand hygiene compliance reports for quarter 1 and quarter 2 (2017-2018).

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Quesnel in 2018 is a girl!

Baby Amora Marie Desnomie was born at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital on January 1st at 1:17 p.m. to mom Kayla Desnomie and dad Todd Bird, of Quesnel - weighing in at six pounds, thirteen ounces.

The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at Dawson Creek and District Hospital in Dawson Creek, at 7:25 a.m. on January 1st.

The first baby born in British Columbia in 2018 was delivered at Surrey Memorial Hospital at 12:00:09 a.m. January 1st.

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Prince George in 2018 is a boy!

Baby Ezra Colton Seitz was born at University Hospital of Northern BC on January 01 at 9:37 a.m., to mom Kristen and dad Jesse of Prince George - weighing in at 7 lbs, 8oz.

Baby Ezra is also welcomed by big brother Nate.

The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at Dawson Creek and District Hospital in Dawson Creek, at 7:25 a.m. January 01, 2018.

Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Prince Rupert in 2018 is a boy!

Baby Caleb was born at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on January 1st at 2:06 p.m. to mom Felicia Noseworthy and dad Kenneth Park, of Prince Rupert - weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces.

The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at Dawson Creek and District Hospital in Dawson Creek, at 7:25 a.m. this morning.

The first baby born in British Columbia in 2018 was delivered at Surrey Memorial Hospital at 12:00:09 a.m. January 1st.