Adulting 101: Walking safely in winter
Sometimes it’s good to get a refresher on how to “adult” and do the basics – such as walking safely! For those of you not familiar with the term adulting, the Oxford dictionary says it’s “...
Northern BC
Facility engagement removes silos, improves teamwork in the North
Article submitted by Doctors of BC. Strengthening relationships and engagement Facility Engagement is a provincial initiative of the Specialist Services Committee that aims to strengthen re...
Research and Quality Conference recognizes Northern researchers
The 2018 Northern BC Research and Quality Conference, held in Prince George November 6 to 8, celebrated northern research and quality improvement work. As part of the conference, a group of judges ...
Creative new approaches help people in Prince Rupert get occupational therapy
Northern Health has a strong vision for creating teams of health care professionals that centre on the person and their family, but making big changes can be challenging. This article is my story of b...
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...
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...