Seven tips for a smoke-free holiday season
December is a busy month with lots of celebrations that bring people together. However, for those who have recently quit smoking or vaping, these festivities can be difficult. Being around friends,...
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Northern BC Research and Quality Conference 2023 – Looking to the Future: Health in the North
The 2023 Northern BC Research and Quality Conference took place November 7 to 9 at the University of Northern BC (UNBC) Prince George Campus, co-hosted by Northern Health and UNBC via the Health Res...
Upgraded pharmacy services for DCDH and FSJH
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital (DCDH) and Fort St. John Hospital (FSJH) recently received an upgrade to pharmacy services with the installation of new Pyxis machines. Pyxis machines are aut...
Quesnel benefiting from 24/7 availability of home support
Northern Health is enhancing home support by providing 24/7 care in Quesnel. As well as coverage by a team of eight people on day shift and four in the evenings, Quesnel has two community health worke...
Recognizing leadership and advocacy in harm reduction: Reanne Sanford
Earlier this year Reanne Sanford, Regional Nursing Lead for Harm Reduction, was one of two nurses recognized provincially by the BC Nurses Union with an Excellence in Leadership and Advocacy Award. &n...
Spotlight on our people: Patty Poudrier, GoHealth BC travel nurse
Patty Poudrier is a Registered Nurse who has worked with GoHealth BC in a casual role since October 2020. Since she primarily works outside the program, this has given her the opportunity to expand he...
