Tag Archives: northern health
New data shows 32% drop in overdose deaths in BC through first quarter of 2019
New data released by the BC Coroners' Service shows a downward trend in illicit drug overdoses over the first quarter of 2019. British Columbia saw 395 deaths related to illicit drug overdoses through...
May 16, 2019
Northern Health says no confirmed cases of measles in the Northwest
Northern Health says it has no confirmed cases of measles in its region, including Terrace/Kitimat. The comment comes as staff at the Haisla Community School sent out a notice about a possible, but un...
May 14, 2019
Prince Rupert Doctor given prestigous award
A Prince Rupert Doctor has been honoured for his 4 decades of contributions to the field of radiology. Dr Giles Stevenson was given the Distinguished Career Award by the Canadian Association of Radiol...
Apr 25, 2019 Image from Northern Health
Fire at Stuart Nechako Manor ousts 36 residents
A fire at the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof has displaced 36 residents at the Northern Health facility. Early yesterday morning fire crews responded to a blaze at the extended care facility, resu...
Apr 23, 2019
Medical students in the north being provided with opportunities to work with First Nations
Medical students in northern BC are being given an opportunity to visit and learn from First Nations communities thanks to the First Nations Health and Wellness Plan. That plan was the focal point of ...
Apr 18, 2019
New urgent care clinic and primary care network coming to Prince George
Improved access to team-based primary health care in coming to Prince George and the surrounding area. Premier John Horgan was in Prince George today to announce a new urgent primary care centre, as w...
Apr 17, 2019