When to get a COVID-19 test
As COVID-19 activity increases across BC, guidance for when to get a COVID-19 test has been updated. A COVID-19 test is not recommended if: You have no symptoms, even if you are a close conta...
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COVID-19 vaccinations for children are safe and effective: From a Pediatrician
My name is Dr. Kirsten Miller and I am a pediatrician in Prince George. I am also a parent to three children, aged 10 to 16. COVID-19 is still present in our region and while most children who beco...
Physician spotlight: Dr. Charles Helm: Medication review project helps keep seniors healthy
Dr. Charles Helm (also known as Dr. Dino), with his work featured in a half-dozen Northern Health stories, is well known in Northern BC. He’s an important member of the community of Tumbler Ridge, t...
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests now in use at many Northern Health testing sites
Rapid COVID-19 tests (rapid antigen tests) are now available as take-home kits at some Northern Health testing centres for people with symptoms, in addition to PCR testing. The type of test a person r...
Tested positive for COVID-19?
If you’ve recently tested positive for COVID-19, here’s information on what steps to take and how to notify your close contacts. Note: If you were given a rapid antigen test at a COVID-19 testi...
National Non-Smoking Week: Start Your Quit Journey
National Non-Smoking Week is now under way and continues until Saturday, January 22, 2022. This week aims to provide education to help prevent youth and young adults from starting to use tobacco produ...
