And although the provincewide rate of death declined slightly to 42.7 per 100,000 residents, record high rates were recorded in Northern Health (59.5), Interior Health (46) and Island Health (43.6).

Source: https://1029rewindradio.ca/2023/01/31/16317/

For more information on providing the program, interested parties can contact Northern Health Community Services by emailing sherry.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/09/20/northern-health-seeking-organizations-to-deliver-meals-on-wheels/

Just one in three British Columbians has had a full series of four doses, a figure that falls to just over one in five in the Northern Health region.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9929126/bc-covid-booster-new-variant-fall-wave/

“Northern Health has been my local hospital growing up, and it’s helped many of my friends and family over the year with their medical appointments, surgeries, obstetric care and so much more,” he said.

Source: https://northern.starweekly.com.au/news/northern-health-welcomes-50-new-junior-doctors/

Northern Health has several rural programs and incentives to try and recruit and retain healthcare workers.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/02/14/northern-health-reports-over-20-vacancy-in-priority-positions/

Northern Health said the staff shortage could impact the availability when scheduling lab appointments and that wait times for lab appointments may be longer than usual.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/01/31/tumbler-ridge-lab-may-experience-delays-due-to-staffing-shortage/

“The Northern Health board is humbled by their generosity and contributions towards improving health care for the people who live in the North.”

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/02/17/northeast-b-c-foundations-commit-over-500k-to-northern-health/