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...
Physical activity
Self-care for new moms: Physical activity can help
(This story was co-written by Gloria Fox and Randi Parsons.) While welcoming a new baby is a special time for parents and families, it isn’t always easy. There’s a lot to juggle in the early po...
Painted Treasures: Rocking community connections in Terrace
I’ve walked the Ferry Island Walking Trail in Terrace nearly every day for the past year - thanks to my puppy, Libby. It’s the only off-leash dog area in town and it gives her the chance to grow h...
IMAGINE Community Grants now accepting applications!
Northern Health is looking for community partners with ideas for projects that will improve the health of those living, working, learning, and playing in Northern BC! The latest opportunity to apply f...
Local staff member brings medical services to BC Winter Games in Fort St. John
They say volunteers are the heart of a community. This couldn’t be truer for BC Winter Games volunteer and Northern Health staff member Neil Evans. Neil was born and raised in Fort St. John and i...
Exercising at -15: “There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.”
My husband and I were planning a cross-country ski at Otway, and it was cold! If you’re outdoors in cold temperatures, choosing the right type of clothing is important. As one of my son’s teachers...
Wellness by professionals: Jessica Belyea
Working in health care often means looking after others, but as health care professionals, how do we look after ourselves? I met with Jessica Belyea, Northern Health’s Initiatives Administrator with...