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Northern Health has launched a Phase III clinical trial for chronic kidney disease, bringing advanced treatments to Northern BC. By breaking down barriers to travel and costs, the study is expanding access to new treatment options for rural and Indigenous communities. Read more about this clinical trial and how its launch marks an important step forward for health care in the North. stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/bringi…

Busy days call for easy lunches. Mason jar salads are portable, flexible, and easy to customize with what you already have at home. Build once, eat all week, and level up your lunch game. 🏆 Read more ➡️stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/mason-…

Menopausal hormone therapies and more diabetes medications and are now available at no cost. If you have MSP (BC's Medical Services Plan), you’re already covered. Just bring your prescription and your BC Services Card to any pharmacy. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/NationalPharma…

Apple pie in a jar? Say no more! For Nutrition Month, our dietitians are showing you a 5-minute prep for breakfast – no cooking, no fuss, and very affordable! Save this for later and give it a try 👇 Full recipe here: stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/overni…

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Smithers. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation requiring increased amount of Naloxone. For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-dru… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/…

Meet Dr. Natasha DeSousa! ✨ After years of leading emergency care in Terrace, she took on a two-year Emergency Department Leadership Fellowship at Mass General Brigham – one of the most respected programs of its kind. 🎓🌎 She returned with new skills, fresh ideas, and a passion for strengthening emergency care across Northern BC. Visit our NH Stories page to learn how her experience is helping shape the future of emergency medicine ➡️Stories.northernhealth.ca/stories/learni….

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation. Initial test results show high concentrations of para-fluorofentanyl (twice as strong as fentanyl). For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/toxic-dru… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/…

@FayMacsey @604RAW Thank you for letting us know. Our Environmental Health Officers are working with this facility and corrective action has taken place since this video was taken.

@604RAW RATS. They are RATS. @Northern_Health please look into this!

Group of teens spot mice crawling all over the cookies at Subway in Smithers, BC 😳 One little guy is straight up running across the fresh baked goods as they walk by. Yeah… I hope y’all don’t have a Subway cookie craving right now 😂

February is Heart Month and Wear Red Day is February 13 February 2026 marks Heart Month in Canada, focusing on raising awareness about heart health through various events and initiatives aimed at prevention and education. February 13 is Wear Red Day, a national initiative led by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance that raises awareness about women’s heart and vascular health across Canada. Heart and vascular disease are the leading causes of premature death in women in Canada, yet many risk factors are preventable. Wear Red Canada Day is an opportunity for all of us to learn more, get involved, and take action. We encourage everyone to wear red on February 13 and support women’s heart and vascular health. Visit cwhha.ca/wearredcanada/ for more info. #HerHeartMatters

Cardiology Technologist Day highlights the important role of the profession in the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmia and heart disease. Registered Cardiology Technologists (RCTs) perform a variety of cardiac diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, exercise stress testing, Holter monitoring, and cardiac device monitoring and programming. Thank you to our RCTs and all medical staff and staff who support Cardiac Care! Help us celebrate the RCTs working in the North!

A cloudy day can still make for a stunning picture! Thank you to Paris Pishyari, Classification Advisor for sharing this #SnapsByStaff photo of West Lake.

Today is a Day of Mourning in BC for the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, students and staff, first responders, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 12:00 PM (PST).

On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, Northern Health and the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre were notified of an active police response in the community, and the potential for the health centre to receive patients from the incident scene. The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's Emergency Department operates weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm and was fully staffed at the time of the notification. In close collaboration with BC Emergency Health Services, the site received two patients, who were treated and prepared for transfer to higher levels of care outside of our health region - one who had been assessed as being in critical condition, and another in serious to fair condition. BC EHS attended to other patients who did not require hospitalization. Additionally, the RCMP has reported that a third victim died while being transported to hospital. For patient privacy reasons, no further information on these individuals will be shared by Northern Health. Read more: stories.northernhealth.ca/news/northern-…

This year’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week theme is “Health doesn’t have a look”. Social media is full of messages that tie health and worth to body size. This can deeply affect how kids think about themselves and their bodies. Let’s work together to help kids challenge narrow ideas of health, and create safer, more inclusive social media feeds. Poster: nedic.ca/media/uploaded… To learn more: embodybc.com/infosheet/soci…

🦷✨ Did you know a healthy smile can be a health equity issue? In this episode of Qualitycast North, Dr. Diana Bark and Lara Frederick dig into how access to early dental care isn’t equal for all kids — and how small, practical changes can make a big difference. It’s a real‑world conversation about prevention, meeting families where they are, and giving children a healthier start. 🎧 Take a listen: audioboom.com/posts/8824029-…

Quitting helps protect others from the harms of second-hand smoke! When you smoke, you put others at risk. They are at increased risk of cancer, lung diseases and heart attacks when they breathe in second-hand smoke. Smoke contains nicotine, metals and chemicals. It stays in the air and can stick to carpets, clothes, furniture and other objects for hours after smoking. Discover more tips that can help support you at HealthLinkBC: tiny.cc/vtpx001 To learn more about quitting, visit tinyurl.com/2vbedzea

Quitting can help you live longer! Stuck in the weeds and don’t know how to quit? Try the Weedless Wednesday Challenge and take a break from smoking commercial tobacco or cannabis for 24-hours. Just one day can boost your chances of successfully quitting for good, which can increase your life expectancy. Discover tips that can help support you at HealthLinkBC: tinyurl.com/mpm3jew6 To learn more about quitting, visit tinyurl.com/2vbedzea