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...
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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...
Reflecting the communities we serve: Northern Health’s Aboriginal Self-ID Initiative
Making sure that the health care system is culturally safe for Indigenous Peoples is one of Northern Health’s (NH) top priorities. What is cultural safety? The goal of cultural safety is for a...
A realistic look at tandem breastfeeding: one family’s experience
Breastfeeding has been a special way for me to understand and satisfy the needs of my two children. When I was pregnant with my second child, I wondered what it would be like to breastfeed both childr...
Youth speak out about mental health
We asked — you delivered! During our recent Youth Mental Health campaign (held on Northern Health’s Facebook and Instagram accounts), youth and those who care for them followed along and engaged w...
A study in self-care: What's on the menu?
Imagine your “happy place.” Where are you? What is it about this place that allows you to let go of stress? Now, come back to this reality. What can you do to gain that same feeling of relief? ...
Can I have a moment of your time?
The present moment, if you think about it, is the only time there is. No matter what time it is, it is always now. -Marianne Williamson Time is a funny thing Time has no wings, but flies occasio...