Tobacco sharing isn't caring
It’s important for everyone, especially those who smoke cannabis and/or tobacco, and those who vape, to consider the following strategies to help prevent catching the COVID-19 virus: Wash your...
Health awareness
Pilot projects aim to find appropriate cervical screening process in BC
Three new pilot projects aimed at making the cervical screening process for Indigenous women and girls more accessible have launched in Northern BC. Two projects are being conducted in partnership ...
Showing dedication and resilience throughout Acropolis Manor outbreak
The COVID-19 pandemic has put many people’s strength and resilience to the test. And even much more so, for health care workers. The first outbreak was declared at Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert o...
Cases are increasing again: Get vaccinated, be vigilant
Northern Health staff have seen the severity of COVID-19 impacts first hand. In the last month, cases have shot up across the region, and this has put significant pressure on health care to respond. A...
Fort St. John resident shares why she got both her COVID-19 vaccines
Getting both doses of the vaccine was a no-brainer for me. I did it to protect myself, my family, and my community. Thank you for sharing your words Becky - and nice ride! Find a COVID-19 vaccin...
Celebrating milestones in COVID-19 immunization
Northern Health is celebrating some major milestones in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine campaign! In Northern BC, 71% of the population (12+) are now immunized with at least one dose of the COVID-19 v...
Rabies reminder: Don't touch bats!
Bats are an important animal in the BC ecosystem; however, as potential carriers of the rabies virus, it’s important to not touch them! Rabies is deadly Rabies is a serious and deadly disease ...