Tag: Northern Health

In May of 2023, a rally was held outside of University Hospital in Prince George after reports of being at 125% capacity. Roughly 60 nurses, students, hospital workers, union members, and other supporters gathered on the corner of 15th Avenue, protesting and raising awareness of the healthcare “crisis” unfolding in Northern Health.

“We are recruiting more people than we ever have, we are retaining people a little bit longer than we have in the past, but we are still facing a large vacancy rate,” said David Williams, Vice President of Human Resources.

"NH recognizes that persistent systemic barriers, biases, and inequities continue to impact Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities and complex health conditions, immigrants, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups who face stigma, discrimination, and or marginalization," Northern Health said in release. 

Much like the rest of the province, Northern Health is seeing an influx of American health care professional being hired on.

New data from the BC Coroners Service shows 14 people died in the Northern Health area to unregulated drugs in January.

As the Prince Rupert Hospital reports above average patient volumes, Northern Health is asking residents showing signs of influenza to stay home.

The Northern Health Authority issued a statement today (Wednesday) on the various mental supports available to Tumbler Ridge.

Impacts of Tuesday's mass shooting at a Tumbler Ridge school that took the lives of 10 people have been felt around the country so local leaders are offering support.