Outdoor activity: Thinking outside the box
We’re living in extraordinary times! While we’ve been asked to slow down and stay home to stay safe, it’s important that we follow this direction while also taking care of our physical and menta...
Mental health
COVID-19: Helpful behaviours
Northern Health staff and physicians are working hard to keep you safe, but we need your help. Remember to stay at home when you are sick, even if mild symptoms. Wash your hands regularly, avoid crowd...
Mental wellness tips during COVID-19
Keep your anxiety in check and take care of your mental health with social media breaks, regular exercise, sleep and nutrition, helping others and connecting with loved ones in a safe way. Visit the C...
COVID-19: A Northern Health guide for your community
These are uncertain times and many Northerners are feeling anxious or worried. As your health authority, we wanted to let you know what we’re doing to prepare for the COVID-19 outbreak. We also w...
Message from Prince George psychiatrists on COVID-19
(The following is a submitted article from the Department of Psychiatry at the University Hospital of Northern BC) The psychiatrists of Prince George are on the front lines of the battle against CO...
Celebrating Recreational Therapy Month
You’ll likely get a wide variety of responses when you ask someone what a recreation therapist does. After nearly 15 years in the field, I still sometimes have trouble explaining exactly just what I...
New toll-free number for Adult Withdrawal Management Unit
A new toll-free number (1-877-565-2175) is now available in Northern BC for the Adult Withdrawal Management Unit (AWMU). AWMU is a safe withdrawal medical unit with 20 beds for adults. The unit sup...
