Foodie Friday: Something fast and fishy!
Oh, spring! Our transition from winter to summer! Do you find your tastes for foods changing at this time of year? Perhaps that hearty stew doesn't seem so appealing anymore and now you're craving ...
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Certified dental assistants: A passion for healthy smiles!
April is Oral Health Month! You may not know that Northern Health has a dedicated team of public dental health professionals who are busy promoting healthy dental behaviours! This Oral Health Month...
Screening and follow-up care to prevent cardiovascular disease
An innovative program in Prince Rupert for women This article was co-authored by Justine Derksen and Janice Paterson Scientific evidence has shown that pregnancy is a great place to evaluate car...
Foodie Friday: Pulses, lycopene and the black bean salsa that ties them all together!
Have you ever tried black bean salsa? Don't be scared away! It's just like normal salsa, but it has black beans in it! It's a deliciously sneaky way to add more fibre, protein and pulses to your di...
Getting ready for Safe Kids Week 2016: Highlighting preventable injuries
Get ready for Safe Kids Week You wouldn't know it by looking outside at the driving rain that is pouring down my office window, but at the end of March, Northwest BC saw some of the warmest we...
Foodie Friday: Quinoa, have you tried it?
So, what is quinoa and what are its benefits? Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is one of those foods that many of us had never heard of just a few years ago but now, we see it everywhere! In talking to people, I ...
