Northern Health media centre
Welcome to Northern Health's media centre. Below you'll find the latest news and happenings from Northern Health, along with sections focusing on on-going stories and topics. For older stories, please check our news archive by clicking on the link in the left menu bar.
Media inquiries:
The NH Media Line (250 961-7724) is for the use of Northern BC, provincial and national media with Northern Health related questions.
This media cell is carried at all times by a Northern Health communications officer. During business hours (8 AM to 5 PM), calls will be answered or returned immediately. After hours and on weekends, voicemail messages will be reviewed; urgent messges will be returned immediately, and non-urgent requests will be attended to at or before the start of the next business day.
Recent news releases:
May 6, 2010: Norhern Health releases final report on 2009 community consultations
April 15, 2010: Measles cases confirmed in Northeast BC
March 9, 2010: NH asks for appropriate use of Mackenzie Hospital Emergency Room during physician shortage
March 5 2010: Northern Health Medical Health Officers monitoring air quality testing results
2009 news releases
November 17, 2009: New radon strategy launched in the Northwest
November 12, 2009: Eligibility expanding for H1N1 vaccine depending on supply and demand
November 6, 2009: Keeping the True North Strong and Smoke-Free: Tobacco Reduction Community Grant applications now available
November 6, 2009: Prince George Hospital renamed to reflect teaching role (joint release)
October 22, 2009: Aboriginal Liaison improves health services for First Nations Peoples
October 19, 2000: Specialists building relationships with remote First Nations communities near Prince Rupert
October 9, 2009: Northern Health prepares for first seasonal influenza clinics
October 8, 2009: Northern Health discontinues travel health immunization services; travelers have other options
October 6, 2009: Northern Health holds board meeting in Fort Nelson
September 22, 2009: New radon strategy launched in Northeast
September 22, 2009: New radon strategy launched in Northern Interior
September 2, 2009: Northern Health continues consutations with northern BC residents
August 28, 2009: Air quality advisory in effect (joint release)
August 24 2009: Planning begins for occupancy of new Prince George seniors' housing
August 14 2009: Applications to apply for community Aboriginal health grants now available
August 6 2009: End-of-life care enhanced at Dunrovin Park Lodge
July 23 2009: New "one-click" radiology solution means results are available faster
July 22 2009: Ground broken on Hospital and Residential Care project (joint release)
June 26 2009: Renovations begin at Houston Health Centre to add residential care beds
June 24 2009: NH advises Tumbler Ridge residents of after-hours emergency service access changes
June 22 2009: Northern Health to provide services at Prince George Gateway seniors' housing
June 15 2009: Northern Health holds Board meeting in New Aiyansh
June 12 2009: Northern Health public advisory on site prep work in Fort St. John
June 8 2009:
7th National Summit on Community Cancer Control
June 2 2009: Northern Health launches new analyzers and laboratory solution
May 29 2009: (Joint release) BC Cancer Agency and Northern Health to host public cancer forum for Prince George area residents
October 17 2008: RFP issued for new Fort St. John Hospital project (joint release)
October 8 2008: Whooping cough cases on the rise in Smithers: immunizations and treatment important
October 7 2008: NH Board meeting: budget shows very small surplus; Aboriginal Health report; infection and prevention control update
October 6 2008: 320 detector CT scanner unveiled at PGRH; first in B.C.
September 15 2008: Your back-to-school pedestrian safety efforts could win a $50 gift card!
September 8 2008: NH Advisory - Invitation to participate in research workshops on Northern Cancer Control Strategy
September 4 2008: Northern Health seeks independent partner for new Gateway seniors housing development
July 28, 2008: NH Advisory - Electrical system upgrade at Prince George Regional Hospital
July 22, 2008: NH Board meeting update
July 21 2008: New HIV infections linked to high-risk behaviour; NH advises at-risk people to seek testing
July 14 2008: Stakeholders celebrate Stuart Lake Hospital expansion grand opening
July 10 2008: Northern Health names new Chief Operating Officer for Northeast HSDA
June 27 2008: NH asks for appropriate use of Prince George Regional Hospital Emergency Room over holiday weekend
June 24 2008: Progress report: construction on Terraceview Lodge expansion continues
June 24 2008: Progress report: construction of new seniors care facility for Prince Rupert continues
June 11 2008: Northern Health works with communities to improve food safety, increase community kitchen capacity
June 9 2008: Visiting restrictions lifted at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
June 3 2008: Gastrointestinal illness circulating at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital: visiting restrictions in place
June 2 2008: NH asks for appropriate use of Mackenzie Hospital Emergency Room during physician shortage
May 29 2008:
CIBC contributes $5,000 to Operation Keyhole campaign for new endoscopy suite at Bulkley Valley District Hospital
May 26 2008: Northern Health encourages West Nile precautions when traveling: low risk here at home
May 26 2008: PGRH smoke free grounds policy in effect starting May 27th
May 23 2008: NH Board meeting update
May 7 2008: Quesnel Adult Day Centre to move to GR Baker Hospital during the Dunrovin Park Lodge renovation and expansion
May 5 2008: NH issues request for qualifications for new Fort St. John Hospital
April 18 2008: Positive Living North West Society to transition operations; essential services to remain in place for those who need them
April 10 2008: NH marks med lab week with call for students to take part in education programs
April 3 2008: New health service administrator appointed for Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, and Atlin
April 2 2008: NH Board meeting update
April 1 2008: Out-patient lab services at QCIGH to temporarily close on Wednesdays
March 18 2008: NH toll-free line and email to support new BC Tobacco Control Act changes
March 14 2008: New CT scanner up and running at PGRH; advanced unit to be in place this fall
March 11 2008: New audiology clinic to benefit North Coast residents
March 7 2008: Northwest facilities go smoke-free
March 7 2008: Ruby Ellen van Andel Cancer Clinic at Vanderhoof's St. John Hospital to benefit Lakes and Omineca residents
February 19 2008: New health services administrator appointed for Dease Lake, Houston and Smithers
February 15 2008: Northern Interior health facilities and properties prepare to go smoke-free
February 7 2008: Lakes/Omineca residents to benefit from a new cancer clinic in Vanderhoof
January 29 2008: Knights of Columbus contribute $3,000 for purchase of specialized walkers for long term care residents
January 22 2008: NH Board news release and update on Queen Charlotte Islands Hospital replacement site selection
January 21 2008: (Ministry of Health joint release) B.C. launches immunization information campaign
January 17 2008: NH seeks volunteers for Quesnel Meals on Wheels service
January 17 2008: Northern Health and School District #57 to help provide kindergarten students with a healthy start
January 11 2008: NH Connections program partnering with Eagle Transit to provide medical travel service on Haida Gwaii
January 11 2008: Northern Health names vendor for advanced CT scanner for PGRH funded through BC Health Innovation Fund
January 9 2008: GR Baker Hospital in Quesnel receives WHO Baby Friendly designation
News release archive (2007 and prior)
On-going and detailed topics, and background documents:
May 1 2006: Background- PGRH Emergency Room services strategy
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