Baby teeth: Why they are important
They eventually fall out and are collected by the tooth fairy anyways, so why are baby teeth so important? Healthy baby teeth are important for many reasons: Baby teeth hold the space for the...
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Foodie Friday: Discovering the rich history of oolichan in the Northwest
Indigenous peoples valued oolichan as a food source Every spring, the oolichan (or Eulachon) return to the Nass and Skeena rivers in Northern BC. Oolichan are a small ocean fish that migrate long d...
Oral Health Month: Working in the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic
I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to be involved in the Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic (EDOC) as the clinic coordinator. It's an amazing clinic where our services are extremely v...
Foodie Friday: Garden planning starts in your kitchen!
Backyard gardening in Northern BC Now that the sun is shining and the snow is almost gone here in Prince George, the weather leaves me dreaming about my future backyard garden. My largest passio...
8-1-1 and PAL: Physical activity in the North – the opportunities are endless!
Exercise professionals have joined the suite of services available via HealthLinkBC! Now, no matter where you live in Northern BC, if you're looking to make a lifestyle change this year but you're not...
The end game: What are your bold new ideas to reduce the harmful and costly effects of tobacco use?
Helping Canadians lead healthier, tobacco-free lives You probably have a friend or family member who has experienced one or more of the debilitating diseases caused by smoking or chewing tobac...