Wellness by professionals: Jessica Belyea
Working in health care often means looking after others, but as health care professionals, how do we look after ourselves? I met with Jessica Belyea, Northern Health’s Initiatives Administrator with...
Active living
Regional Spirit of Healthy Kids program launches October 1
“Dad! I met the Hockey Cougars! I could win a chance to meet the whole team! I need to read and exercise every day!” These words, from a young participant in the Spirit of Healthy Kids program,...
Prince Rupert staff blaze the (Kaien Island) trail
What did you get up to this summer? Did you get a chance to get outside and enjoy beautiful Northern BC? For some Prince Rupert staff, summer plans included running in the Kaien Trails’ Trailblazer ...
Wellness in the workplace: Taking the stairs is a marathon
A couple months ago, I started a new job with Northern Health. It brought me from the fourth floor of our office building to the seventh. My new desk is near the elevator, and I noticed a lot of my fl...
I came for… I stayed because… with Gillian McCutcheon
Recently, I’ve noticed a common theme in my conversations with Northern Health staff! Many staff members planned to come to the North for a short time, but have stayed for a lot longer. Meet one suc...
Lisa Davison: Community Health Star
The Northern Health Community Health Stars program shines a light on community members across Northern BC who are doing exceptional work, on their own time, to promote health and wellness in their com...
Meet our Northern biking champions: Cache from Mackenzie
For Bike to Work and School Week (May 27-June 2), we are featuring a number of community members who are champions for cycling, whether it be to work, school, or commuting around town. Today we'll ...
