Coming together to strengthen maternity care
St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof is the main delivery centre for maternity patients in 18 surrounding communities, including Indigenous communities, that extend as far North as Takla Nation, South to S...
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Supporting the COVID-19 vaccination: A nurse practitioner’s story
Beth Berlin, a Northern Health Nurse Practitioner (NP), has been supporting the COVID-19 vaccine response in Burns Lake and the surrounding communities. Here, she answers some questions about her expe...
Haida Gwaii hospital staff recognized for commitment to quality care of mothers and newborns
Staff at Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to high quality care and patient safety when it comes to delivering ...
International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Cathy Ulrich
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. As part of this year-long celebration, Northern Health has been highlighting a different nurse...
Health Care Aides: The eyes and ears of care
Health Care Aides (HCAs) play a vital role in our health care system, overseeing the daily living of residents in acute, community, and long-term care settings. It’s a job that requires flexibili...
White board advice: Messages for the younger generations
Editor’s note: Please note that this article was started prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Policies and activities in NH facilities have since changed; please check with local administration if you ha...
International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: Robyn Klassen
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. As part of this year-long celebration, Northern Health has been highlighting a different ...
