Stay off the ice! Springtime safety tips
March and April are unpredictable months for adventuring in Northern BC. Some years the ice fishing and snowmobiling are the best of the season in March, and sometimes it’s best to keep off the lake...
Healthy communities
Up to $50,000 for your project: Apply to the Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Grants program by Feb. 17!
Are you looking to address food security or food sovereignty in your community? (See definitions below). Northern Health, in collaboration with the First Nations Healthy Authority, is pleased to an...
Artwork enhances Northwest Administrative Office building in Terrace
Northern Health’s Northwest Administrative Office has joined the list of buildings in downtown Terrace showcasing the work of a regional artist. Three panels custom-designed by Gitxsan artist Mic...
Improving air quality in Valemount, one wood stove at a time
Note: this story was contributed by Evan Smith & Tracey Dennis, Village of Valemount Air quality issues are an ongoing concern in the Village of Valemount, and have become a major focus of conv...
New bathtubs for residents of Acropolis Manor
New bathtubs and a fresh new bathroom design make bathing safer and more enjoyable for residents of Acropolis Manor Thanks to funding from the Provincial Health Authority and Arjo, a medical supply...
Don’t let the season’s busyness get the best of you…join the December Dash Challenge!
Ready or not, the holiday season will be upon us in no time. Some of us may not be feeling so festive this year, and that’s okay. The holidays can be tough at the best of times, let alone when we’...
Got milk? Northern moms donate to human milk bank for babies in need
Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is life-saving for babies who are born prematurely. As World Prematurity Day nears, I’d like to highlight the need for breast milk donations to feed these and oth...
