Crunching the numbers to protect our health
To shed some light on a topic that is so often out of view, occurring at the level of tiny particles, I spoke with air quality meteorologist Gail Roth. She took me through a day in the life of someone...
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Pulmonary rehabilitation in Prince George
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) When Dianne Gagne first arrived to take part in the new pulmonary rehabilitation program in Prince George, she had to stop twice to catch her breath en ...
8-1-1 and PAL: Physical activity in the North – the opportunities are endless!
Exercise professionals have joined the suite of services available via HealthLinkBC! Now, no matter where you live in Northern BC, if you're looking to make a lifestyle change this year but you're not...
Overcoming a vast Northern landscape
Connecting people to services across our region There's no denying that Northern BC is enormous! In fact, the area served by Northern Health covers about two-thirds of the province! This ge...
New issue of Healthier You: Community grants in action!
What does it mean to support "healthy people in healthy communities"? That's one of the questions that the latest issue of Healthier You magazine sets out to answer! I really enjoyed reading throug...
Ditching the can opener: Tools, services, and tips to make healthy, homemade meals accessible
This article was co-authored by Rebecca Larson, registered dietitian, and Valerie Pagdin, occupational therapist. When you have a disability, making healthy meals at home can present additiona...
Building spaces where everyone can play
Brooke and MacKenzie are twin sisters who cannot play together at Quesnel's playgrounds. While MacKenzie scampers up and down stairs and slides, Brooke's chase stops the moment her wheelchair gets stu...