Walk with your Doc: Tumbler Ridge
Walk with your doc During the Walk with Your Doc event, Tumbler Ridge was the furthest Northern community to participate. With a practicing physician, three nurses, and various other members of the...
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Debbie Strang honoured as Health Care Hero at 2018 BC Health Care Awards
They say if you want something done, you should ask a busy person do it. Here at Northern Health, Debbie Strang is that person, and she gets things done! 2018 Health Care Hero Debbie has wo...
Down at the farm: Community Supported Agriculture
Summer is here! Amongst the many things to look forward to at this time of year is… Wednesday. Why Wednesday, you might ask? Well, this is when we take a weekly trip down to the farm and pick up our...
Foodie Friday: Summer hydration - Delicious thirst quenching drinks!
Summer is my season. I often joke that I was born into the wrong climate, since I really come alive in the hot summer months and play indoors during the winter. (I’m learning how to love snow!). Her...
Advance Care Planning: Why wait?
Do you know what Advance Care Planning (ACP) is? Honestly, neither did I. Hi, my name is Patti, and I am a Nurse Consultant with Northern Health Palliative Care. My position with the Palliative Car...
Relating to the teen in your life
The relationship you have with the teen(s) in your life is likely filled with moments of hope, joy, pride, challenge, frustration, fear, confusion, and everything in between. So how can parents and co...