Let’s celebrate Northern nurses and midwives!
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. From Haida Gwaii to Dawson Creek, from Quesnel to Atlin, these dedicated professionals make No...
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Vanderhoof school wins Spirit of Healthy Kids grand prize
The first ever Spirit of Healthy Kids Regional Program challenge is complete! Six schools from across Northern BC competed in a health, wellness, and philanthropic challenge for the chance to win gran...
Vaping: The dangers of youth's new nicotine addiction
Vaping among youth is a real health concern. There's been an increase in young people experimenting with vaping and becoming addicted. Youth may want to try vaping to fit in with their peers, to try o...
A/IHICs win award for excellence in quality
Northern Health’s (NH) Indigenous Health department would like to extend a huge congratulations to the Aboriginal/Indigenous Improvement Committees (A/IHICs), this year’s winner of the BC Patient ...
Fort Nelson General Hospital: New roof
In times of cold and also when the temperature fluctuates, one truly appreciates a new roof! The Fort Nelson General Hospital received the new roof this fall. Final details (i.e., the flashi...
New toll-free number for Adult Withdrawal Management Unit
A new toll-free number (1-877-565-2175) is now available in Northern BC for the Adult Withdrawal Management Unit (AWMU). AWMU is a safe withdrawal medical unit with 20 beds for adults. The unit sup...
