Talking to teens about energy drinks
Bright packaging, celebrity endorsers, and viral marketing – these are some of the reasons energy drinks create quite a buzz! According to the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey, the number of teens u...
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Cindy’s story: Coming back from an addiction that almost took everything
“People don’t see me as somebody who managed 50 health care professionals, or someone who has two bachelor’s degrees and a black belt in martial arts,” says Cindy. “All they see is that I’...
Culture is an entree, not a side dish: How cultural foods support health and wellness
When you think about your health and well-being, do you consider the importance of cultural foods?Culture is part of who we are and has deep connections to how we eat. “Cultural foods” can include...
Enhancing seniors’ lives with personalized connections: Mountainview Lodge’s DementiAbility approach
Kitimat’s Mountainview Lodge (MVL) is home to 36 residents living with dementia and compromised mobility. Because 97% of the residents are living with dementia, the staff are trained in DementiAbili...
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 is August 31
“Deaths due to drug toxicity are preventable, and I urge our political leaders at all levels to collaborate on a thoughtful, comprehensive plan that puts people first. This crisis, driven primarily ...
GetCheckedOnline launches in Dawson Creek
Northern Health is excited to have GetCheckedOnline launch in Dawson Creek. This is the first Northern Health community to be a part of GetCheckedOnline, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2...
