Five tips to stay healthy as the season turns
As darkness descends and winter begins to blanket Northern BC, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wellness routine. From Dawson Creek to Haida Gwaii, colder days don’t have to mean slowing down...
Health awareness
World No Commercial Tobacco Day: Unmasking the appeal
May 31 marks World No Commercial Tobacco Day. As I reflect on this year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal,” I find myself wondering: Have I seen that advertisement before? This thought brings a str...
Join the 24-hour smoke and vape-free challenge!
Take part in Weedless Wednesday and butt or doob out from cannabis, commercial tobacco, and vapour products for 24 hours. If you struggle with long-term commitments, this short challenge can help make...
National Non-Smoking Week starts with you!
National Non-Smoking Week takes place every year in the third week of January. It aims to educate people about the risks of smoking and vaping cannabis, commercial tobacco, and other nicotine products...
Talking to teens about energy drinks
Bright packaging, celebrity endorsers, and viral marketing – these are some of the reasons energy drinks create quite a buzz! According to the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey, the number of teens u...
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024 is August 31
“Deaths due to drug toxicity are preventable, and I urge our political leaders at all levels to collaborate on a thoughtful, comprehensive plan that puts people first. This crisis, driven primarily ...
GetCheckedOnline launches in Dawson Creek
Northern Health is excited to have GetCheckedOnline launch in Dawson Creek. This is the first Northern Health community to be a part of GetCheckedOnline, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2...
