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...
Health awareness
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...
Wildfires and smoking
Did you know? About 40% of wildfires in BC are caused by humans (lightning causes the other 60%). Human activity contributes in several ways, either by accident or intentionally. Examples are: ...
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 deadlyRabies is a serious and deadly disease if left u...
Join the conversation about preventing falls
Did you know that the number one reason people are hospitalized due to an injury in Northern Health is the result of a fall? A fall can be a serious injury, particularly if the person is 65 years or o...
