As the leaves change colours and temperatures drop, the start of fall also signals the start of respiratory illness season. These illnesses include cold, influenza (flu), and yes, COVID-19. Here’s w...
With drownings as the third leading cause for accidental death in Canada, personal flotation devices (PFD) are an absolute must when adventuring on the water. No matter your watercraft of choice, wh...
As someone with red hair and very fair skin, protecting myself from the sun’s harmful rays has always been top of mind. Even if you don’t burn as quickly as me, it’s still important to make sure...
I’m 61, and I was just diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD. You may wonder why it matters at my age, and in some ways, you might just have a point. After...
Call or go online to register The COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to four years will be available at child-friendly clinics in communities. Register children in the provincial Get Vac...
Planning on getting your hands dirty in the garden this summer, or tackling that long overdue reno project? You might want to see if your tetanus booster is up to date. What is tetanus? Tetanus ...
On World Hepatitis Day (July 28), Northern Health’s Specialized Support Team (SST) for HIV and HCV wants to share that: Treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is available as a pill you hav...
