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...
Healthy communities
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...
COVID-19 vaccine available in August for kids aged 6 months to 4 years
You may have heard in the news that young children aged 6 months to 4 years will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine soon. Here’s what parents and guardians need to know. The vaccine is not availab...