Mamma Mia in a small town
In 2018, I had the unique opportunity to work with a number of my Vanderhoof colleagues in a community musical theater production of the hit movie, Mamma Mia. Without prior knowledge of my colleagu...
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Our People: Spotlight on Kyle Smith, Audiologist, Fort St. John
For Kyle Smith, it was his interest in language and communication that led him to a career in audiology. Growing up off the grid, he developed a love for the outdoors which made his move to Fort St. J...
Public health resource nurse providing support to primary care nurses in Prince Rupert
“I really love mentoring and teaching. That’s always been an area of passion for me. When I’m able to do that and help people develop – that’s exciting for me,” says Kim. Public health ...
Providing care from “cradle to grave” for people in McBride
Susan Umstot is a primary care nurse (PCN) in McBride, providing health services from “cradle to grave.” Susan started as a PCN in January 2018 and she loves the variety in her work, which include...
Nurse working to make life better for seniors at Parkside Care
Kim has been an LPN for 11 years, and is a graduate of the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. She’s always enjoyed working with seniors, and worked as a care aid prior to becoming a nurse. ...
I came for… and I stayed because… with Davey MacLennan
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...
What brought you to the North? A Q & A with Shannon McRae, Nurse Practitioner
Shannon McRae, a family Nurse Practitioner (NP), is a relatively new graduate, having been an NP for over a year. She works in Fort St. John in a private family practice with a team of physicians. ...