Stay off the ice! Springtime safety tips
March and April are unpredictable months for adventuring in Northern BC. Some years the ice fishing and snowmobiling are the best of the season in March, and sometimes it’s best to keep off the lake...
Fort St. James
Stuart Lake Hospital: Full steam ahead!
January 18, 2020 was a very chilly Saturday in Fort St. James, but the excitement bubbling in the community theatre was enough to keep everyone warm! Locals were gathered to see representatives fro...
I came for… I stayed because… with Robyn Turner
I’ve recently noticed that many of the conversations I’ve had with multiple Northern Health staff have uncovered a common theme! These staff members were anticipating coming to the North for a sho...
Community paramedics partner with Northern Health communities to increase access to care
Increase access to care Community paramedics are changing patient care in some communities in Northern Health. They’re helping increase access to basic health care services in non-urgent settings...
Are you showing up for your city?
When is the last time you went to an event to support your community? I racked my brain, combed through it back and forth for memories of civic events attended, and, I have to say… it was pretty ...
A Northern woman’s long life comes to a close
Celebrating Catherine William On November 19, Catherine William died at Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St. James, only two days after celebrating her 103 birthday. “Catherine had a wonderfu...
Planting seeds, fighting stigma, and growing community: Healthy Minds Community Garden
Northern Health's IMAGINE Community Grants provide funding to a variety of groups with projects that make Northern communities healthier. Our hope is that these innovative projects inspire healthy com...