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...
Health awareness
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...
National Non-Smoking Week starts with you!
Interested in quitting smoking? This week is a great week to start! National Non-Smoking Week starts Sunday, January 15 and runs until Saturday, January 21, 2023. This annual campaign stresse...
Holiday Survival Toolkit: Making physical activity a priority during the holidays
Sometimes the holidays can feel like a marathon! Just remember to make time for actual physical activity in between all the festivities. Get the whole family involved, head outside with friends, or ta...
Holiday Survival Toolkit: Surviving respiratory illness season
With the arrival of the chilly weather and the holidays fast approaching, more people will be gathering indoors and making merry. While many of the restrictions we’ve experienced over the last few y...
3 things you need to know about flu season
As of October 11, flu season has officially kicked off. Here’s what you need to know when getting your flu shot this year. Flu shots are free and recommended for everyone 6 months and older ...
October 2-7 2022 was HPV Prevention Week
What is HPV? You might be surprised to know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) out there. It can be transmitted between partners throu...
