Taking care of their own
Birthing mothers and their newborn babies will have one more reason to be happy when they leave the Fort St. John Hospital. Local physicians and prenatal clinic staff are excited now that they’ll be...
Healthy communities
This Nutrition Month, dietitians go virtual!
March is Nutrition Month in Canada and this year’s theme invites everyone to “Unlock the Potential of Food: Find a Dietitian”. Northern Health dietitians work in a variety of settings, inc...
Give a Lift a massive fundraising success
Staff and residents of the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof are gearing up for adventure after the success of a local fundraiser. The “Give a Lift” fundraising campaign was organized by Marni...
IMAGINE Grants are back!
Northern Health is excited to open the call for IMAGINE Community Grants again! We’re looking for community partners with ideas for projects that will improve the health and wellness of those living...
Check him out initiative for men
A new pop-up sexual health clinic has opened in Prince George that’s specifically for gay, bi, queer men (GBQ) and gender diverse communities. PLUS! is a once-a-month pop-up clinic developed by a...
Remembering those who’ve lost their lives to overdose, and introducing the regional peer coordinator
This year marks the 21st anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). Every year on August 31 we grieve publicly, train and educate people on overdose prevention, and advocate for bette...
How dogs can help you make healthy lifestyle changes
How dogs can help you make healthy lifestyle changes When COVID hit, I was stuck at home all day with very little time outside and not a lot to do. So I started walking my dogs, Hudson and Taz, aro...
