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...
Physical activity
Off-road wheelchairs bringing Prince Rupert hiking trails to everyone
When you meet Jessie Gibson for the first time, two things become very clear: she loves her work as a physiotherapist, and she loves her community. Jessie is based in Prince Rupert, a place she’s ca...
Don’t put your bikes away – Fall GoByBike is almost here!
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t get out on my bike as much as I wanted to this summer! I’m chalking it up to rainy weather, dog-mom responsibilities, and general summer season busyness. I a...
Regional Spirit of Healthy Kids program launches October 1
“Dad! I met the Hockey Cougars! I could win a chance to meet the whole team! I need to read and exercise every day!” These words, from a young participant in the Spirit of Healthy Kids program,...
Northern Health staff Ride to Conquer Cancer
Did you know that approximately 1 in 2 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime and that 1 in 4 will die of the disease? With these statistics in mind, you might think: what can I do about it? ...
Prince Rupert staff blaze the (Kaien Island) trail
What did you get up to this summer? Did you get a chance to get outside and enjoy beautiful Northern BC? For some Prince Rupert staff, summer plans included running in the Kaien Trails’ Trailblazer ...
Wellness in the workplace: Taking the stairs is a marathon
A couple months ago, I started a new job with Northern Health. It brought me from the fourth floor of our office building to the seventh. My new desk is near the elevator, and I noticed a lot of my fl...
