Don’t sweat it – keep cool this summer
Keeping cool during the long hot days of summer is not just about comfort, it’s also about safety. When temperatures soar, many children are at risk of dangerous heat-related illnesses. As a pare...
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COVID-19 vaccine available in August for kids aged 6 months to 4 years
You may have heard in the news that young children aged 6 months to 4 years will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine soon. Here’s what parents and guardians need to know.
World Hepatitis Day: Simple, free, effective treatment is available!
On World Hepatitis Day (July 28), Northern Health’s Specialized Support Team (SST) for HIV and HCV wants to share that: Treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is available as a pill you hav...
Exploring myths and facts of rising food costs and household food insecurity
Household food insecurity (HFI) exists when factors outside a family’s or an individual’s control limit their access to enough foods that promote their wellbeing. In 2012, the Northern Health regi...
Teamwork makes Peace Villa residents smile as they receive new beds!
In April, Northern Health staff teamed up to unpack, assemble, clean, and replace 120 split rail beds at Peace Villa in Fort St. John. Many of the old beds were able to be reused – they were donated...
Extreme heat – budget-friendly ways to prepare your home
Because of climate change, Northern BC is experiencing hotter average summer temperatures and many extremely hot days. While we can’t control the weather, there are steps we can take to make our ...
