Canada appoints first Indigenous governor general
On July 6, 2021 Mary Simon was appointed as the 30th governor general of Canada. Simon is the first Indigenous person to be appointed to the role. "I can confidently say that my appointment i...
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Meeting the patient where they’re at: NH Virtual Clinic
Don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Need help but your health centre is closed? Call the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic at 1-844-645-7811.Northern Health Vir...
Improving patient care in the North
"2021 has required Northern Health staff and physicians to continue the pandemic response that has been in place since the pandemic was declared in March 2020. Despite exhaustion and many challenges, ...
Fair Days event brings laughs, lemonade, and more to Gateway
August 17-20 was Gateway Fair Days! Residents at Gateway Complex Care in Prince George participated in fair-themed activities organized by the recreation therapy department. Events included live music...
Let’s talk about food allergies at school!
Sending a child with a food allergy to school can be stressful. Families may have questions and concerns such as, “Who will help my child manage their food allergy at school?”; “Will staff know ...
Working hard to support breastfeeding among families
The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2021 is Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. This theme highlights the links between breastfeeding and the optimal health and wellbeing of women, child...
