2020-2021 Community Wellness Awards
Note: The deadline for these grants has been extended - see our new story! Northern Health (NH) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are happy to release the 2020/2021 call...
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International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Rebecca Mlikotic
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. As part of this year-long celebration, Northern Health is highlighting a different nurse ...
Northern Health celebrates National Infection Control Week and Canadian Patient Safety Week
I am pleased to highlight two nationally celebrated weeks that take place each year in October - National Infection Control Week (October 19-23) and Canadian Patient Safety Week (October 26-30). These...
Tips for a safe and spook-tacular Halloween
Wearing costumes, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating – these are just some of the fun activities that make Halloween a wildly popular tradition, especially for kids! This year, families are als...
Tips for a safe and healthy Halloween
See these tips for having a spooky but safe Halloween this year 👻 🎃 Avoid parties 🎃 Trick or treat locally and in small groups 🎃 Pass out treats carefully 🎃 Include a mask i...
Things to keep in mind when getting your flu shot this year
This year, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot to protect against the spread of influenza (the flu), especially for those who have a higher risk of getting sick. There’s no COVID-19 va...