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...
Northern BC
Telehealth bridges the kilometres between patients and doctors: NH Board updated on 5-year plan
Telehealth making possibilities a reality Imagine being able to see a specialist without having to travel away from your community. Picture your doctor being able to monitor your condition while yo...
Northern physician wins 2nd international research award
Dr. Jacqueline Pettersen, a neurologist in the Northern Health region and an associate professor in the Northern Medical Program, recently won the Dr. Wolfgang Hevert prize for a research study she pl...
Infographic: Northern Trauma Program
An exciting new infographic sums up the challenges and successes encountered by Northern Health’s dedicated Trauma professionals. ...
UHNBC Trauma Team delivering great results
How long do people with major injuries stay in hospital? If the hospital is UHNBC in Prince George, the average is 8.5 days (as compared to the BC average of 12). The UHNBC Trauma Team aims to get peo...
Patient translators making a difference at UHNBC
Patient translators at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George are a busy group. “When you need a translator, you need them in the heat of the moment,” says Linda Locheed, a soc...
Mackenzie wins BCAA Play Here contest, construction to begin in September
Mackenzie wins BCAA Play Here contest A new playground is coming to Mackenzie, thanks to the efforts of those who voted in the BCAA Play Here contest. Mackenzie won one of three $100,000 grand priz...
