Diabetes: More than just blood sugar
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This year, the focus is on raising awareness so people can take action against the many health problems that can arise from having diabetes. You probably know ...
Health awareness
Hot weather, heat warning, or extreme heat emergency?
We’re experiencing more frequent and intense hot weather in Northern BC and across the province and it’s helpful to know how you can be prepared. Prolonged exposure to indoor temperatures over 31...
Alzheimer’s sucks
Alzheimer’s, dementia, whatever you call it: It sucks. Both for the person who has it and for the people who love them. It was only a couple years ago my family joked about my mother’s forgetfu...
Wildfire smoke
The Northern Health region experienced an earlier than normal wildfire smoke season, and given the recent wildfire activity and the weather forecasts, it looks like we should be ready for smoky air th...
Commercial Tobacco Day awareness
For many of us, living in a healthy way for ourselves and for the planet is a priority. However, as we modify our routines to be more health- and planet-friendly as a community, are we thinking about ...
Shift your mode for Go By Bike Week and beyond
Spring has arrived – It’s time to dust off and tune up our bikes and ride! To give your active commuting a jumpstart for the season, you might want to register for this year’s Spring GoByBike We...
Physical activity and wildfire season – The good, the bad, and the ugly
Unfortunately, thanks to climate change, it seems we are gaining a fifth season – “wildfire season” – which doesn’t seem to recognize the traditional boundaries of our four seasons. Wi...