Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Health Archives for 2019 -- Northern Health Backgrounders


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2019

December


December 19 -- "There are foods that nourish the body and foods that nourish the soul" Northern Health on holiday eating
December 19 -- Burns Lake Hospital Endoscopy effort moves forward
December 13 -- Telkwa lifts Boil Water Advisory
December 11 -- Boil Water notice in effect for Kitsumkalum
December 9 -- Telkwa under boil water advisory after water main break
December 9 -- Boil Water Advisory issued after Water Main Brek in Telkwa
December 6 -- Last of the MSP bills for British Columbians in the mail, as province eliminates premiums January 1st  NCR
December 5 -- BC Nurses Union helps amend flu policy
December 5 -- Dr, Peter Newbery to receive Good Citizenship Medal
December 4 -- Vaping a read drag on student health, parents hear at November 26 presentation
December 4 -- Northern Health lower than provincial average on pediatric patient readmission rates
December 4 -- Northern Health warns of dangers of vaping



November

November 29 -- Northern Health continues quest to fill large volume of open positions in Prince Rupert  NCR
November 28 -- Prince Rupert's use of chlorine in civic water supply latest focus for national consortium of journalists  NCR
November 27 -- Master planning new Smithers hospital nears completion
November 27 -- Bulkley Valley District Hospital Auxiliary (BVDHA) purchases over $315K in equipment for hospital
November 27 -- Councillor Cunningham calls for collective approach to securing health care in Prince Rupert  NCR
November 20 -- Pines patient not given bath for 8 days, resident says
November 20 -- No expansion of 4 x 4 ambulance fleet for Burns Lake, BCEHS says
November 18 -- B.C. cabinet Minister Judy Darcy gets first hand look at some of Prince Rupert's social issues  NCR
November 13 -- CT scanner enables local stroke treatment in Smithers
November 13 -- Four-wheel drive ambulances not in the cards for Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii
November 13 -- No four-wheel drive ambulances for the north
November 13 -- SD52 issues reminder on vaccine status reporting program NCR
November 8 -- Research to examine BCWS firefighters' health
November 8 -- District of Houston still under Boil Water Notice
November 6 -- New Mills to have quiet space for family, friends
November 6 -- District of Houston announces  boil water notice
November 5 -- NH Regional Physical Activity Lead not surprised by Participation adult survey results

October

October 31-- BC hospital publishes Gtixsan phrasebook to help Indigenous elders communicate with doctors  (audio)
October 31 -- Flu shot season offers range of options to access immunization  NCR
October 30 -- Northern health leads BC in licencing infractions for long-term care facilities
October 30 -- New deal to fix lack of rural paramedics, BCEHS says
October 28 -- Water Quality Advisory lifted
October 28 -- Water Quality Advisory Issued in Kitimat
October 20 -- Northern health leads BC in licencing infractions for long-term care facilities
October 25 -- Boil Water Notice ends in Thornhill area
October 25 -- Northern Health office shuffle starts today with range of services moving to new locations  NCR
October 23 -- Flu shot clinics coming soon
October 23 -- Prince Rupert Health Care services moving downtown
October 23 -- Flu shot clinics coming soon
October 22 -- Security guard 'bitten and punched" in Terrace hospital
October 17 -- Physician recruitment  (video)
October 16 -- RDKS issues planned Boil Water Notice for Thornhill area
October 16 -- Health Foundation fundraiser provides new surgical equipment
October 13 -- BC's rural paramedic program expands in Prince Rupert
October 16 -- No timeline for ultrasond in Burns Lake NH says
October 16 -- Clinic hours extended at Burns Lake hospital
October 9 -- New Mills construction project rejigged
October 9 -- City's water supply theme for range of talking points at Monday's Council session  NCR
October 9 -- Smithers CT Scanner hits 1,000 scans
October 8 -- Northern Health issues warning on syphilis outbreak in BC
October 8 -- Boil Water notice for Section of Prince Rupert removed
October 4 -- Primary care nurse capacity filled in Burns Lake
October 3 -- BCNU President, Seniors Advocate say seniors care targets not being met
October 2 -- The cost of a doctor for each Canadian

September

September 27 -- BCNU President calling on government to better protect nurses
September 27 -- Group seeks more support for first responders
September 25 -- Smithers hospice society looking for volunteers
September 25 -- BV Health Gala sells out with 3 weeks left until event
September 23 -- Imagine Grant still accepting applications
September 23 -- Getting your flu shot still the best way to fight off influenza: Northern Health
September 12 -- "We don't know the long term effects." Northern Health on vaping
September 11 -- Master planning process for new hospital to be completed by October
September 10 -- Beware the needle free filler treatments
September 6 -- Northern Health opens application period for Imagine Grants for Fall 2019  NCR
September 3 -- Public Health makes new reporting requirements for vaccines
September 3 -- Immunization reporting to be part of Back to School routined this September  NCR



August

August 30 -- Rupert Lead in Water (video)
August 29 -- Elevated levels of lead found in homes after City of Prince Rupert tests first flushing 
August 29 -- Amid results of some elevated lead issues; City issues reminder for public of importance of 'flushing' of private homes and commercial buildings  NCR
August 27 -- City of Prince Rupert announces $22M for water treatment project
August 16-- Terrace midwife denied hospital privileges at Mills Memorial
August 14 --  RCMP voice concern over spike in hospital calls
August 9 -- Haida Gwaii doctor explores the practice of small town medicine through comic strip  NCR


July

July 29 -- No wound care nurse at Burns Lake hospital
July 25 -- Retired Northern Health official: Managers should have to eat the same food served in hospitals
July 25 -- Northern Health considers the measles immunization program to be a success
July 22 -- Suicide rate in Northern BC remains highest in the province (audio)
July 18 -- Syphilis outbreak in Alberta leads to safe sex reminder from Northern Health
July 15 -- Blue green algae a potential concern in Northern BC waters
July 10 -- Northern Health Survey seeks feedback on Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance use challenges  NCR
July 5 -- $750,000 kickstart for dementia care home fundraising
July 3 -- Mills Memorial to get new CT Scanner
July 2 -- Northern Health warning about the effect the wildfire season has on mental health

June

June 24 -- Lifetime achievement award for northern doctor
June 20 -- Northern Health Haida Gwaii Hospital to get secure room for psychiatric patients
June 13 -- Ultrasound for Burns Lake hospital possible, Northern Health says
June 12 -- CT Scanner arrives in Smithers
June 6 -- CT scanner arrives at hospital
June 5 -- Measles clinic available at two locations in Prince Rupert today  NCR
June 5 -- Northern Health offers support for Complete Streets for Prince Rupert  NCR

May

May 23 -- Measles immunization catch-up clinics held across northern BC
May 22 -- Lack of support for special needs top of mind at Public Consultation
May 22 -- Northern Health offering measles immunization clinics all over Northern BC
May 22 -- Return to traditional diets, health conference hears
May 22 -- Limit your exposure to wildfire smoke, BCCDC urges
May 22 -- Mills Hospital approval brings Terrace one step closer to new Trauma Three level facility  NCR
May 22 -- Prince Rupert Councillor worried Terrace hospital will mean fewer resources for other communities  (audio)
May 21 -- Terrace to get new $447.5 million state of the art hospital
May 21 -- Manganese level in Burns Lake water above new standard
May 21 -- New Terrace Hospital (video)
May 21 -- Health Minister announces business plan approved for new Terrace hospital
May 21 -- Minister of Health says name change for Mills Memorial not coming
May 21 -- Mills Memorial Hospital business plan finalized
May 21 -- Health Ministry approves Terrace hospital business plan
May 21 -- New Seven Sisters replacement confirmed
May 21 -- Terrace hospital's business plan approved
May 21 -- Full steam ahead for new Mills Memorial Hospital - Ministry of Health  (NH Statement)
May 20 -- Northern Health part of push for fresh, local hospital food
May 20 -- Province, Northern Health look to reduce redundant bus services
May 20 -- Coastal Training Centre to offer Health Care Assistant program  NCR
May 17 -- Textor named BC Family Physician of the Year
May 16 -- Prince George doctor named BC's Family Physician of the year
May 15 -- Northern Health's measles immunization 'catch-up' program includes clinic at Prince Rupert Middle School   NCR
May 15 -- Cunningham calls for a watchful eye on Terrace hospital developments  NCR
May 14 -- Northern Health says no confirmed case of measles in the Northwest
May 14 -- Suspected measles case has Haisla Community School taking precautions
May 10 -- Health fair injects safety into early education conversation
May 9 -- Northern Health releases quarter 3 hand hygiene reports (2018-19) (NH Statement)
May 9 -- No Measles cases in northern BC
May 8 -- Palliative Care Hospice Week seeks to dispel myths
May 2 -- Achieving results and delivering more MRI exams - Ministry of Health (NH Statement)
May 2 -- Helijet signs four year deal to continue Air Ambulance service in the province  NCR

April 

April 29 -- Climb for Cancer hits new peak as it eclipses $60,000 in donations
April 26 -- 80 medically assisted deaths in Northern Health since its Federal Legalization
April 25 -- Prince Rupert Doctor given prestigious award
April 24 -- More med school graduates land residences in 2019
April 24 -- Rupert Support Fair (video)
April 22 -- Sitka health providers dismayed by state budget cuts
April 18 -- Medical students in the north being provided with opportunities to work with First Nations
April 18 -- NH Board meeting highlights April 2019  (NH Statement)
April 18 -- New CT Scanner for Smithers ready as soon as June 
April 18 -- Smithers CT Scanner expected to be up and running by end of June
April 17 -- Indigenous Health Care a major topic for Northern Health
April 17 -- Healthcare centre to be opened at Parkwood Mall
April 16 -- Assembly approves sale of Sitka Community Hospital
April 15 -- Possible exposure of tuberculosis at CNC
April 15 -- Northern Health confirms TB case at college
April 15 -- Case of tuberculosis confirmed at CNC
April 14 -- Possible exposure to tuberculosis prompts precautionary measure  (NH Statement)
April 14 -- Northern Health to help provide kindergarten students with a healthy start in Smithers  (NH Statement)
April 10 -- Residents still sent out of Burns Lake for wound care
April 8 -- UHNBC makes Newsweek's 'Best Hospitals in Canada' list
April 2 -- Ketchikan City Council, PeaceHealth board meet

March 

March 29 -- Port Edward seeing increase in discarded needles
March 29 -- Needle concerns in Port Edward  NCR
March 28 -- Northern Health wait times below national average for key procedures
March 28 -- Air ambulance company wraps up search for plane crew
March 22 -- Sitka health summit sets sights on national honour - for a third time
March 22 -- Mobile Health Unit (video)
March 22 -- New Mobile Unit to Help Northwest Mental Health and Addiction Patients
March 22 -- Doctor recruiting drive showing results
March 22 -- Public reacts to release of Sitka hospital sale agreements
March 21 -- Northwest mobile unit to help those at heart of mental health, addiction crisis
March 21 -- New Mills Memorial project said to be on track
March 21 -- Dundas Island clams could be poisonous: health authorities
March 21 -- Sulphur dioxide level peaks in Kitimat
March 21 -- New Mental Health and Addictions Mobile service unit coming to Terrace
March 21 -- PeaceHealth Ketchikan hosts Alaska WWAMI med student
March 21 -- Health Authorities Issue Warning about Butter Clams harvested off Dundas Island
March 22 -- Mobile Unit to bring mental health and addictions help to Northwest  NCR
March 21 -- Caution urged for shellfish consumers following cases of Paralytic Shellfish poisoning  NCR
March 21 -- New mobile unit takes mental health and addictions services on the road  (NH Statement)
March 20 -- BC invests 3 million in measles immunization clinics
March 20 -- Ambulance paramedics having chronic staffing issues, says CUPE 873 president
March 20 -- Health Authorities and DFO warning of possible poisoning linked to Dundas Island clams
March 20 -- Joint Advisory - Illness associated with butter clams  (NH Statement)
March 20 -- Dust advisory from Smithers to Burns Lake
March 18 -- 'False positive' ... led to six weeks of Boiling during winter Water situation  NCR
March 15 -- Rupert Water Advisory (video)
March 15 -- Prince Rupert water given the all-clear
March 15 -- Eat together and win with Northern Health
March 15 -- Radiology improvements boost regional patient care
March 15 -- City of Prince Rupert lifts water quality advisory
March 15 -- As Water Quality Advisory ENDS for Prince Rupert; Incident Report findings are released by City  NCR
March 14 -- Body removal debacle
March 13 -- Specialized wound therapy available in Burns Lake
March 12 -- Prince Rupert teen receives award for saving her dad's life
March 10 -- Air quality advisories ended in Houston and Terrace
March 8 -- Air Quality advisory for Houston
March 7 -- There is no service in Prince Rupert to transport the dead
March 6 -- Application period open for 2019 Spring intake of Northern Health Imagine grants  NCR
March 4 -- Have a project idea that improves Health? Northern Health wants to help
March 4 -- Imagine Grants application period now open
March 4 -- Imagine Gants -- Health Happens in Community  (NH Statement)
March 1 -- Paid parking frees up space at hospital, spokesperson says
March 1 -- Northern Health says new Terrace MRI machine has reduced wait times across Northern BC



February

February 28 -- Bulkley Valley air quality advisory
February 28 -- Air quality advisory continued for Houston
February 27 -- Rural doctors have concerns with emergency transportation (video)
February 26 -- Northern health encouraging vaccinations (video)
February 26 -- Air quality advisory for Houston
February 20 -- Burns Lake's new nursing program exceeds expectations
February 20 -- New MRIs paying off for patients/Northern Health
February 20 -- Two attendants; no patients injured during ambulance collision near Prince Rupert
February 19 -- Northern Health and LNG Canada have teame dup to support workers (video)
February 19 -- Northern Health advising people to update measles vaccination
February 19 -- Ambulance crashes along Highway 16
February 19 -- Northern Health advising people to update Measles vaccination
February 19 -- Northern Health and LNG Canada have teamed up to support workers
February 19 -- Northern Health advising people to update measles vaccination
February 17 -- Dawson Creek and District Hospital remains open, services continue following minor fire  (NH Statement)
February 15 -- Northern Health looking to mitigate health effects of cannabis (video)
February 15 -- MEMSS selected to participate in Health Canada survey
February 15 -- Indigenous health care still falling behind despite improvements 
February 14 -- NH Board Meeting highlights: projects, partnerships and philanthropy (NH Statement)
February 13 -- Burns Lake hospital at full staff capacity, official says
February 13 -- Houston air quality advisory ended
February 12 -- Medical study involved locals about to be published worldwide
February 12 -- Air advisory ended for Smithers, continued for Houston
February 11 -- Donate your scrubs to support a future health professional
February 11 -- Scrub sale happening at CNC
February 11 -- Air Quality Advisories issued in Smithers and Houston
February 8 -- Prince George opioid death count nearly doubles
February 8 -- Prince George opiod death count nearly doubles
February 8 -- Mayor lobbies for wood use in new Mills construction
February 7 -- Second highest number of opioid deaths in BC: Northern Health (video)
February 7 -- Flu season hasn't kicked the bucket yet says Northern Health
February 7 -- Nearly 1500 overdose deaths in BC last year
February 6 -- Northern Health dieticians weigh in on Canada Food guide
February 6 -- Petersburg AK Medical Centre funded for master plan
February 5 -- 17 to 18 million in budget for Seven Sisters mental health residence replacement
February 4 -- Demolition looming for Terrace's Seven Sisters mental health facility
February 1-- A good start to 2019 for the hospital foundation

January

January 31 -- Record setting year for organ transplants has special significance for local family
January 31 -- Sitka AK Assembly hears three options for hospital sale
January 31 -- Rupert Psychiatrist (video)
January 30 -- Let's talk OCD (video)
January 30 -- Council members express faith in upcoming Staff Review of recent Boil Water Notice process  NCR
January 29 -- Northern Health begins process towards new Mental Health Facility for Terrace region  NCR
January 29 -- Street parking grows at Mills Memorial Hospital
January 29 -- Northern Health Dietitian givers stamp of approval on Updated Canada Food guide
January 29 -- CMTN unveils plans for $1.3 million health and wellness centre
January 28 -- New Sonography Lab Unveiling at CNC
January 28 -- Northern B.C,'s first sonography program gets underway
January 28 -- Northern sonography program underway
January 28 -- Clean Water advocates set to make presentation to City Council tonight  NCR 
January 25 -- Nurses ratify three-year deal with the province
January 25 -- Orthopaedic video operating room towers arrive at UHNBC
January 25 -- Four New Orthopedic Video Imaging units arrive at UHNBC
January 25 -- Sitka Hospital Board appointments will stand, after procedural error
January 25 -- Four New Orthopaedic Video Imagine Units arrive at Prince George's UHNBC
January 25 -- Prince Rupert Water Notice Downgraded to Water Quality Advisory NCR
January 25 -- No News, is Bad News when it comes to City's Boil Water Notice  NCR
January 25 -- Prince Rupert to conduct review as city downgrades boil water advisory
January 25 -- Rupert Water Better (video)
January 25 -- City of Prince Rupert cleared to end boil water notice
January 25 -- Prince Rupert Boil Water Notice downgraded to water quality advisory
January 25 -- Provincial Nurse's Union approves tentative agreement
January 25 -- Nurses Bargaining Association comes to ratified agreement with province
January 25 -- Provincial Health report highlights regional disparities as a problem area
January 24 -- Pot calling the kettle black
January 24 -- We've reached the end of our rope, says Terrace thrift store volunteer
January 23 -- Burns Lake residents can get flu shots at Pharmasave
January 23 -- Flu season hits Ketchikan
January 22 -- Rupert Flushing (video)
January 22 -- Prince Rupert flushing water system
January 22 -- Watermains flushed to help downgrade Prince Rupert's boil water notice
January 22 -- No Change to BOIL WATER ORDER notice, but City takes steps for day when notice is lifted NCR
January 21 -- Options a plenty for Northern BC residents who want to butt out during national non-smoking week
January 21 -- Despite Mayor Brain's hopeful notes of Thursday; Boil Water Notice enters Day 39 NCR
January 18 -- Northern Health releases quarter 1 and 2 hand hygiene reports   (NH Statement)
January 18 -- BC Nurses' Union president voices frustration as surgical wait times continue to grow
January 17 -- Social media strains over Prince Rupert's boil water notice
January 17 -- City Council should open civic engagement, not shut it down (letter to the NV editor page)
January 17 -- Mayor Brain offers new update on water situation, observes on some of the current commentary in Prince Rupert NCR
January 17 -- MLA Rice offers response to City Council's call for letters NCR
January 16 -- Prince Rupert resident unsatisfied with city's response to boil water advisory (audio)
January 16 -- Social media tensions boil over in Prince Rupert water advisory row
January 16 -- Advocate for Clean Water in Prince Rupert disappointed by elements of Monday's council session
January 16 -- Council members suggest review of how City approached Boil Water roll out to learn for future situations
January 16 -- Village of Granisle boil water notice continues
January 15 -- Rupert Water update (video)
January 15 -- Prince Rupert council receives boil water update 
January 15 -- City asks residents to write MLA, MP to help with water issues
January 15 -- Monday's City Council Water Review - Much of the same territory of the last month covered; along with a few new notes to share
January 15 -- Surgeries are increasing in Northern Health (video)
January 14 -- Mayor to provide update on Prince Rupert's water
January 14 -- From the Kitchen Table to Council Chamber; Prince Rupert's water concerns shift focus to Council session tonight
January 14 -- With increase in flu reports into first two weeks of 2019, there is still time to get a flu shot  NCR
January 12 -- Northern Health says it's not too late for a flu shot
January 11 -- Prince Rupert's Boil Water Notice: 29 Days at 100 degrees celsius and counting NCR
January 11 -- Prince Rupert entering 5th straight week without clean water
January 11 -- How neighbouring North Coast villages avoided the boil water notice
January 11 -- Rupert Water improving (video)
January 10 -- Influenza activity increasing in northern BC; vaccine still widely available
January 10 -- Influenza activity on the rise in Northern BC (video)
January 10 -- Influenza activity increasing in Northern BC; vaccine still widely available
January 10 -- Influenza on the rise: Northern Health
January 10 -- Northern Health warns of increased influenza activity
January 10 -- Passengers wait several hours for Northern Health Bus from PG
January 10 -- Terrace Mayor in favour of wood use in new hospital construction
January 10 -- Is it too late to get a flu shot? (audio)
January 10 -- Influenza activity increasing in Northern BC - vaccine still widely available (Northern Health statetment)
January 9 -- Wilf Adam chosen as Northern Health board member
January 9 -- Sitka Assembly won't reappoint hospital board president
January 9 -- Mayor lobbies for wood use in new Mills construction
January 7 -- Air Quality Advisory now active in Houston following stagnant weather pattern
January 7 -- Rupert Giardia Cases (video)
January 4 -- Flu season is here!
January 4 -- Lack of information puts social media to boil on Prince Rupert water issues  NCR
January 4 -- Prince Rupert welcomes first baby of 2019
January 4 -- First Ketchikan baby of 2019
January 4 -- Increased Indigenous representation on Northern Health Board
January 3 -- The Northern BC New Year's Baby Archive 2019  NCR
January 3 -- Prince Rupert's New Years (week) Baby is a Boy!  NCR
January 3 -- Prince Ruperts first birth of 2019  (NH Statement)
January 3 -- Kitimat welcomes first baby of 2019
January 3 -- Kitimat and Prince Rupert welcome New Years babies
January 3 -- First baby of 2019 born in Kitimat  (NH Statement)
January 3 -- Increased First Nations representation on Northern Health Board
January 3 -- It's a boy (Smithers first born)
January 3 -- No end in sight for Prince Rupert Boil Water advisory after three weeks
January 3 -- First baby of 2019 born in Vanderhoof (NH Statement)
January 3 -- Vanderhoof's New Year's Baby Has arrived
January 3 -- Three new members appoint to Northern Health Board
January 3 -- First baby of 2019 born in Fort St. John (NH Statement)
January 3 -- Northern Health's first baby of 2019 born in Smithers
January 3 -- Conflict concerns delay hospital lease consulting contract
January 3 -- Rupert Water update (video)
January 2 -- Kitimat Welcomes first baby of 2019
January 2 -- Prince George's New Year's Baby A girl
January 2 -- New year's baby born to Bella Coola couple
January 2 -- Terrace welcomes first baby of 2019
January 2 -- Terrace New Year's Baby born at Mills Memorial Hospital (NH Statement)
January 2 -- Smithers, Stewart share bragging rights for Northern BC's First Baby of 2019
January 2 -- Burns Lake Health providers on guard amid drug overdose crisis
January 2 -- Northern Health welcomes 3 new board members in 2019
January 2 -- New Year's babies update
January 1 -- First Newborn of 2019 is a boy, PG"s First birth of the year is a girl
January 1 -- Prince George's 2019 New Year Baby  (NH Statement)
January 1 -- First baby of 2019 born in Dawson Creek  (NH Statement)
January 1 -- New Year's babies welcomed in Smithers and Prince George
January 1 -- Northern Health region New Year's Baby born in Smithers (NH Statement)
January 1 -- The North's new Year's Baby Born in Smithers
January 1 -- It's a Boy, Couple from Stewart welcome Northern BC's first newborn of 2019
January 1 -- Delivered in Smithers; shared with Stewart ... William Ross stake his claim as the Northwest New Year's Baby  NCR


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