Understanding Northern Health
Northern Health is a large organization with many complex services and operations. We regularly receive questions and requests for information about a variety of health care-related topics, and we kno...
All stories
Hot weather, heat warning, or extreme heat emergency?
We’re experiencing more frequent and intense hot weather in Northern BC and across the province and it’s helpful to know how you can be prepared. Prolonged exposure to indoor temperatures over 31...
Wildfires and protecting your mental wellness
The wildfire season has gotten longer, with increases in fire frequency, duration, and severity. At the time of writing this story, according to BC Wildfire Service, there were 236 active wildfires in...
Rotary Manor holds a successful “Clinical Skills Day” for staff
A Clinical Skills Day for the staff of Rotary Manor, the long-term care facility in Dawson Creek, was held in May. The Northern Health long-term care educators, registered dietitians, dental hygienist...
Spotlight on our people: Claudia Kranabitter, GoHealth BC travel nurse
Claudia Kranabitter was born and raised in Banff, Alberta. She has done a lot of travelling but has mostly been based out of the Bow Valley, Canmore, and Banff area. She recently moved to Revelstoke, ...
Flying objects over UHNBC
If you were near the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) in Prince George the morning of July 6, 2023, you may have seen a strange sight: A large metal frame being lifted over the hospital by a...
