Why one Dawson Creek resident got her COVID-19 vaccine
There are many reasons why Northerners have chosen to get their COVID-19 vaccine. For some, it’s a public duty; for others, it’s a way to protect their loved ones. For Dawson Creek residen...
Health awareness
Cognitive care kits available to support living with cognitive decline
Cognitive care kits are now available for sign out to Prince George residents through the Prince George Public Library. This resource provides stimulating brain activities for people experiencing cogn...
Speak Up on April 16, National Advance Care Planning Day!
Advance care planning is the process of making a plan for your future health care. This process can be as casual as starting to do some self-reflection on what makes life meaningful to you and how tha...
Northeast residents share why they chose to get vaccinated
The past few weeks have been a busy and exciting time as more and more Northerners receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Learn why two long-term care residents in the Northeast chose to get vaccinated. ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics – call centre now open for some ages
Starting today, some community members can begin to call and book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment at one of more than 30 vaccine clinic locations across the North. In Northern Health, Seniors 90+ a...
Protecting our seniors and Elders: Phase 2 COVID-19 immunization plan update
This story and the vaccine schedule for seniors has been updated since the original post. The Province of BC has released more information about Phase 2 of the COVID-19 immunization plan, which foc...
Ready to quit?
National Non-Smoking Week takes place the third week of January each year and was established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control. Canadians have been part of this event for several de...
