Overcoming a vast Northern landscape
Connecting people to services across our region There's no denying that Northern BC is enormous! In fact, the area served by Northern Health covers about two-thirds of the province! This ge...
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Heart Month how-to: Heart attack recognition
Know the signs of a heart attack Imagine this: You are enjoying a BBQ at your grandparents' home. Your grandmother is standing at the grill, serving up the burgers. When you approach with your plat...
Foodie Friday: Cozy up to your freezer
Cooking with frozen food I love to watch cooking shows on TV. It’s a source of entertainment and culinary inspiration for me. But there is one thing that irks me every time I hear it on those sho...
10 tips for talking to kids about tobacco
You can make a difference! Don't assume kids will learn all they need to know to be tobacco free at school and that you don't need to get involved. Parents can help their kids to avoid t...
Foodie Friday: Supporting culturally safe environments with traditional First Nations foods
As a member of the Aboriginal Health team at Northern Health, it's really important to me to support culturally safe health care environments. When health care settings are inclusive of Indigenous cul...
Foodie Friday: Celebrating love with a cozy weekend breakfast
Breakfast has to be my favourite meal of the day During the week, it’s always something quick, and usually a grab-and-go breakfast. I was on a baked oatmeal kick for a while, too, and healthy bak...
