OT Jayme Peel thriving in Prince Rupert
October is Occupational Therapy Month, and to celebrate this profession, we head west to the community of Prince Rupert, where occupational therapist (OT) Jayme Peel and her young family have recently...
Our people
NH launches new and innovative in-house security program in partnership with Ministry of Health
The first “class” of Northern Health Relational Security Officers (RSOs) have officially completed their training. On September 22, 2023, an event was held at the University Hospital of Northern B...
Spotlight on our people: Nicole Workman, GoHealth BC travel nurse
“I can plan around my life, as opposed to planning around my job” -- the travel nurse program provides flexibility and adventure. Nicole Workman is a psychiatric nurse from Surrey, BC. After gr...
Long-term care volunteer finds future career at the Pines
“I just love making connections with the residents and getting to know their lives,” says Alex Anderson, a volunteer at The Pines. “One resident told staff that she wishes I could be there every...
Dr. Helm receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from RCCbc
Dr. Charles Helm of Tumbler Ridge was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc). Please join us in congratulating Dr. Helm on receiving this pres...
Spotlight on our people: Kimberly Foster, GoHealth BC travel nurse
Kimberly Foster joined GoHealth BC in November 2022 after realizing she needed to make a change in her career. Since becoming a nurse in 2002, Kimberly (Kim) has generally worked in critical care, but...
Mary Charters recognized with 2022 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
One Northern Health staff member in Health Emergency Management is being recognized federally for her contributions to public safety. Mary Charters, Director of HEMBC for Northern Health, was one of 1...
