Celebrating milestones in COVID-19 immunization
Northern Health is celebrating some major milestones in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine campaign! In Northern BC, 71% of the population (12+) are now immunized with at least one dose of the COVID-19 v...
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Physician highlight: Dr. Judy Dercksen, Quesnel
Dr. Judy Dercksen knew she wanted to move to Canada. She took the first job offered to her—a one-year locum position in Quesnel—and never looked back. “I’m originally from South Africa but ...
Rabies reminder: Don't touch bats!
Bats are an important animal in the BC ecosystem; however, as potential carriers of the rabies virus, it’s important to not touch them! Rabies is deadly Rabies is a serious and deadly disease ...
Protecting the people around me, at home and in the workplace
Kailey Miller, regional director of workplace health and safety for Northern Health shares why she made the choice to get vaccinated. "Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic I’ve experien...
Store-bought baby foods: Tips from a student dietitian
Did you know that jarred baby foods have been around for 100 years, since the 1920s? Today, the baby food section of the grocery store looks a little different, with plastic squeeze pouches taking up ...
My "why": Fort Nelson resident shares her reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, everyone has their own reasons why they got the shot. Fort Nelson community member Krista Vandersteen shares why she decided to get her vaccine. "I am so plea...