Northern Table: Eating well when living alone
The newest edition of Canada’s Food Guide focuses on the “hows” of eating just as much as the “whats.” One of the recommendations is to eat meals with others – but what does that mean for ...
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I came for… I stayed because… with Cecilia Chiumia
Recently, I’ve noticed a common theme in my conversations with Northern Health staff! Many staff members planned to come to the North for a short time, but have stayed for a lot longer. Meet one suc...
Vanderhoof nurses drawing blood at patients' homes
The Vanderhoof primary health care team has started a new blood-drawing program for people with severe mobility issues who can't leave their home (for example, cancer patients or palliative patients)....
Our People: Spotlight on Dr. Aryn Khan, physician in Vanderhoof
You might remember Dr. Aryn Khan from the fantastic story she wrote about taking part in a Mama Mia production in Vanderhoof. Her enthusiasm for her job and life in Vanderhoof makes Dr. Khan a great p...
I came for… I stayed because… with Gillian McCutcheon
Recently, I’ve noticed a common theme in my conversations with Northern Health staff! Many staff members planned to come to the North for a short time, but have stayed for a lot longer. Meet one suc...
The St. John Hospital acute care garden: Improving quality of life for people waiting for long-term care
Improving quality of life for people waiting for long-term care This spring, the residents and staff at St. John Hospital (Vanderhoof) came together to start a garden for acute care patients who ar...