Holiday Spirit
Did someone order some... Holiday Spirit?! Spirit is certainly excited about the holidays, are you? Whether you're in the snowy northeast or on the wavy west coast, we hope you all have a ...
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99-year old Prince George resident shares Christmas cheer with the Canadian Armed Forces
Every year, Beth Coates, a resident at Rainbow Lodge in Prince George, writes Christmas cards to friends and family—but this year, she’s branching out. “There’s certain people over the year...
Team-based approach getting patients moving: One nurse’s perspective
At the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) in Prince George, there’s an added focus on helping people stay mobile so they can return home. Located on the second floor, the new Primary Care...
Spirit of the North and Integris Credit Union partner to improve health for North Cariboo women
(Based on material submitted by the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.) In spring 2019, Dr. Gavin Grapes, Chief of Staff at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel, identified a problem: a ...
Treat your turkey right (and stay healthy in the process)
Turkey and the holidays go together like… well, turkey and the holidays! Turkey is a holiday staple, but unless you take proper care, your special day can turn sour. Raw turkey is an ideal home f...
Our People: Moira Wissink, Primary Care Nurse, Queen Charlotte
Moira Wissink works as a Primary Care Nurse in Queen Charlotte on Haida Gwaii. Haida Gwaii consists of between 150 and 200 islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia. Queen Charlotte is ...