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...
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Qualitycast North: Dr. Magda Du Plessis talks collaborative maternity models
The Northern Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) podcast Qualitycast North continues with its second season. Dr. Magda Du Plessis is passionate about maternal care, providing the best patien...
Embedding Indigenous cultural elements into the new DCDH
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge the history and legacy of the residential school system, honour the survivors, and remember the children who did not ret...
Dr. Magda Du Plessis and the Chickadee Maternity Clinic in Dawson Creek
Dr. Magda Du Plessis Dr. Magda Du Plessis has been caring for patients in the North since 2017. Originally from South Africa, she has lived and worked in Canada since 2010. She spent some time in A...
Living the Garden Life: Celebrating the Year of the Garden 2022
Last week, people across Canada celebrated the Year of the Garden 2022 with National Garden Day on June 18. This year’s theme is “Live the Garden Life,” and it encourages you to celebrate everyt...
May is National Physiotherapy Month: Stephanie’s story
May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada. It’s an opportunity to recognize physiotherapists for their significant role in health promotion and the treatment of injury and disease. Physiotherapi...
Our People: Spotlight on medical teamwork in Dawson Creek
Christy Demeter, a nurse practitioner in Dawson Creek, is part of a team studying the effects of polypharmacy in Northeastern BC. Polypharmacy is the regular use of at least five medications, and is c...