Health Archives - Prince Rupert Regional Hospital and Prince Rupert Notes for 2023

Our 2023  Archive of items pertaining to health related issues involving Prince Rupert and Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.


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December

December 21-- More Haida Gwaii Health care staffing issues bring closures in January; Rumours Bring Northern Health reply on Doctor's plans in Prince Rupert  NCR

December 21 -- Staffing issues make for Emergency service interruptions for Masset/Old Masset residents over holiday period  NCR

December 7 -- Modified Travel Schedule ahead for Northern Health Connections Transportation Bus  NCR

December 7 -- Northern Health offers Wellness care through vending machine option at Prince Rupert Hospital NCR

December 4 -- BCNU on new hospital security (audio)

November 

November 20 -- Expanded Security program now in place at Northern Health's Prince Rupert Regional Hospital NCR

November 10 -- New contract for Ambulance Service workers hailed by MLA Rice NCR

November 6 -- Flu and COVID clinics in full Swing in Prince Rupert area NCR

October

October 18 -- Multiple Water breaks bring return of BOIL WATER NOTICE for Prince Rupert NCR

October 17 -- Northern Health Imagine Grants deadline extended to end of month NCR 

October 11 -- Flu/COVID shot season is rolling our across Northeast  NCR

October 6 -- Skeena MLA raises issue of Emergency Room closures in Question Period  NCR

October 3 -- Northern Health facilities adopt Mask requirement as of today  NCR

September

September 28 -- Masking to make a comeback at some Health care facilities this fall  NCR

September 28 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix releases details towards plans for additional Cancer Travel funding in British Columbia NCR

September 27 -- Northern Health turns to Starlink to reduce risk, add resiliency to internet connectivity at Northwest Health care facilities NCR

September 18 -- Northern Health's Skeena Mall Display in Terrace this month charts progress for Mills Memorial Hospital Build NCR

September 14 -- North Coast Transition Society in Prince Rupert one of a number of Northern organizations to gain funding for recovery and support NCR

September 13 -- In Prince Rupert, New Parenthood in September started with a road trip to Terrace NCR

August

August 25 -- Quest is on to reward medical excellence in the Northwest with nomination period for PNW Spirit of Excellence Awards NCR

August 25 -- New Scopes at PRRH will save lives in Prince Rupert NCR

August 18 -- EMS response times in Prince Rupert have Councillor Cunningham looking towards Fire Hall for possible dispatch work NCR

July

July 18 -- Provincial plans to team up Mounties with Health Care officials praised by Prince Rupert leaders NCR 

July 17 -- Prince Rupert among communities on list for introduction of Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Teams NCR

July 10 -- Northern Health urges participation in SPEAK survey to help shape health programs and services cross the regions NCR

June

June 28 -- BC Government introduces new online booking program for medical appointments with pharmacists  NCR

June 20 --  Northern Health stays in House for next President and CEO, announcing Prince Rupert's Ciro Panessa to twin roles  NCR

June 13 -- MLA Rice hails newest Harm Reduction initiative in Prince Rupert  NCR

June 8 -- Prince Rupert Ambulance Station to host Open House Friday NCR

June 8 -- Northern Health notes of requirements for employment with NH Safety Team NCR

June 6 -- Northern Health Prince Rupert seeks comment on your Lab experiences at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital   NCR

June 1 -- For 21 minor ailments and a few other needs, the Pharmacist is no IN! NCR

May

May 26 -- City Council provides review of North Central Local Government convention of earlier this month, other Council travel adventures  NCR

May 17 -- Acropolis Manor remake brings door wraps and other touches for residents NCR

May 16 -- New Air Ambulances planned for BC Emergency Health services NCR

May 12 -- In Praise of North Coast and Northwest Nurses NCR

April

April 25 -- BC Ferries reduces the financial burden on those travelling by Ferry for medical travel NCR

April 25 -- SD52 and Northern Health partner up to create new child care spaces in Prince Rupert NCR

April 20 -- Northern Health Welcomes the latest Family Physician to locate to Prince Rupert  NCR

April 5 -- Northern Health to the courts in quest of payment for Seafarer care from 2021 NCR

April 3 -- MLA Rice puts focus on Hospital themes from Premier Eby's recent visit to Prince Rupert   NCR

March 

March 30 -- Northern Health introduces new phone number for Regional Lab Call Centre for use by Prince Rupert and area residents  NCR

Much 27 -- Port Authority provides $60,000 for new laparoscopic machine at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 

March 27 -- Health Care Town Hall Tonight as NDP MP's seek your feedback on health care themes and issues NCR

Much 23 -- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital gets new surgical equipment, thanks to an investment form the Prince Rupert Port Authority

March 23 -- PRPA's Community Investment Fund commits 60,000 dollars to Hospital equipment project NCR

March 22 -- City Council offers support for Smithers hospital plans, but concerns raised over progress fro a new Hospital for Prince Rupert  NCR

March 16 -- Northern health staffing levels in Prince Rupert of some note in recent flow of information  NCR

March 13 -- Province of BC removes Covid Vaccine mandate for most public servants outside of Health, outlines plans for Spring Booster program  NCR

March 11 -- Charges laid after patient killed another patient in Prince Rupert hospital: police 

March 10 -- Manslaughter charge approved in Connection to 2021 Homicide at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 

March 10 -- Prince Rupert man charged with manslaughter after assault on hospital patient 

March 10 -- Patient charged with manslaughter after another patient dies in Prince Rupert hospital

March 10 -- Manslaughter charges laid by Prince Rupert RCMP related to November  2021 death incident NCR

February 

February 24 -- Northern Health advises of higher patient volumes and waiting times at Prince Rupert Emergency Department  NCR

February 16 -- MLA Rice highlights new role for Rural Health in Legislature comments  NCR

February 9 -- Masset Health (video)

February 8 -- Masset's emergency department faces potential closures

February 6 -- Concerns over level of Emergency Service at Masset Hospital brung statements from Northern Health, MLA Jennifer Rice  NCR

February 6 -- Northern Health responds to Haida Gwaii care concerns (audio)

February 6 -- Prince Rupert Hospital death (audio)

February 4 -- Staffing challenges could force temporaryER closures in Northern Haida Gwaii 

February  3 -- Northern Health to provide Toxic Drug Alert Texts as part of their information program NCR

February 3 -- Taking action to stabilize health services in Masset (NH Statement)

February 2 -- Masset Hospital staffing cause for concern: Doctor (audio)

February 2 -- More comforts for patients at Prince Rupert Hospital, residents of Acropolis Manor as PRPA and NCHIS tam up on bed project  NCR

February 1 -- Vancouver Sun article highlights the now over one year incident of a tragic death at Prince Rupert Hospital, as well as other concerning issues of safety at facility   NCR

January

January 31 -- Patient dies after suffering injury in incident at hospital: Northern Health 

January 23 -- North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice to take on new Parliamentary Secretary duties in Health for 2023 NCR

January 7 -- BC adds doctor training spaces in bid to ease northern shortage  

January 5 -- Northwest BC communities call for help amid doctor shortage  

January 5 -- Higher than usual volumes of patients once again brings advisory for Prince Rupert area residents when it comes to Emergency Department visits  NCR

January 1 -- Terrace claims first Baby for Northwest BC; Prince George, Northern BC wide as stork makes multiple stops New Years's Day  NCR

January 1 -- Northern Health region is awaiting the 2023 New Year's Baby (NH statement)


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