Health Care

Mobile breast cancer screening coming to Mackenzie, Chetwynd

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - July 25, 2025

It is recommended that eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 who have a parent, full-sibling or child with breast cancer receive a mammogram every year. Eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 without a family history of breast cancer should schedule a mammogram every two years.

UHNBC says obstetrical service coverage gaps for high-risk pregnancies likely to come in August

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - July 22, 2025

The health authority noted residents who are pregnant and greater than 20 weeks into their pregnancy, are eligible for medical services at the Labour and Delivery Department at UHNBC.

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Nine drowning deaths occurred in Northern Health in 2024: Coroners Service

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - July 22, 2025

The document states 98 drowning deaths occurred province-wide in 2024, a decline of 18% when compared to 2023. In total, our health authority tallied nine fatalities from accidental drowning last year.

Ronald McDonald House to open new family room at UHNBC

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - July 15, 2025

This fall, the Ronald McDonald House British Columbia and Yukon will be unveiling a new family support space inside UHNBC. It will feature a stocked kitchen, dining area as well as a living room, bathroom with shower and sleeping area.

Thun family hits the $1,000,000 mark in support of PG health care

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - July 9, 2025

A million dollars isn't what it used to be, but it's still a life changing amount when it comes to supporting local health care.

Some Northern Interior Health Unit services moving next year

Health Care Darin Bain - July 5, 2025

Northern Health's Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) will be making a move in spring 2026. According to Northern Health, the current NIHU building will be deconstructed after the move to make space for the tower.

Health officials urge vaccination as Northern Health reports 8 active measles cases

Health Care My PG Now Staff - June 26, 2025

The highly contagious disease, measles, is continuing to spread across northeastern B.C. The Northern Health region is experiencing eight reported...

Prince George records five illicit drug deaths in April

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - June 24, 2025

Northern Health tallied 18 more illicit drug deaths in April according to data released by the BC Coroners Service...

Hospice Dream Home Lottery hosting grand opening on Wednesday

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - June 23, 2025

Prince George residents will get their first look at the 2025 Hospice Dream Home this week. The grand opening, hosted...

Northern Medical program professor to be inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - June 17, 2025

It will be a night to remember for Prince George-based doctor Nadine Caron. She will be among six people to...

Northern Health shuts down emergency services in Chetwynd due to staffing crunch

Health Care Brendan Pawliw - June 16, 2025

For the second time in just over a week, Emergency Department Services at the Chetwynd General Hospital will be...

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