Coming Together in the Northern way of caring
Since February 2020, throughout the challenging and unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, people have shown how resilient they are. In Northern BC, we have seen people come together to help ensure the heal...
Our people
Celebrating the life and legacy of James Haggerstone
James Haggerstone was a former Regional Manager of Health Information Analysis who loved creating accessible and interesting data structures for employees and the public at large. He was also well kno...
Physician spotlight: Dr. Anurag Singh and his work in virtual health
How do we address the challenge of providing fair access to specialized services to patients in the remote communities of Northern BC? For Dr. Anurag Singh, Medical Lead for the Northern Health Kidney...
“I showed him my puppy”: A doctor shares why she enjoys working at Northern Health’s Virtual Clinic
Dr. Tamara Pacholuk is a family doctor who works at the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic, and she’s also the medical lead for the clinic. The Virtual Clinic is for people wh...
Physician highlight: Dr. Jamil Akhtar, Prince George (UHNBC)
Dr. Jamil Akhtar trained as a physician and anesthesiologist in South Africa and has also worked in Australia. His journey in life ultimately brought him to Prince George, the place he has now called ...
Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month
October is National Occupational Therapy Month, where we highlight how occupational therapy can support people to stay safe at home. As part of our celebrations, we’ve been sharing stories to highli...
Working and learning during the pandemic: Terrace nursing student shares her experience
As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed in Northern BC, it's important to consider who has helped get us to this point. Many student nurses have taken on the difficult task of beginning...
