Tag: Northern Health

Staffing challenges lead to temporary ER closure in Tumbler Ridge

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency department services at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will be unavailable for 12 hours Wednesday due to staffing challenges.

Update: Hudson’s Hope ER closed extended into next week

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Hudson’s Hope will have to wait another day for emergency department services to return to the local health centre.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended as Northern Health cites staffing challenges

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope have been temporarily suspended again, with Northern Health now expecting the service to resume next week.

Tumbler Ridge planning virtual 24/7 emergency care model

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Tumbler Ridge is planning to introduce a virtual 24/7 emergency care model in the new year as the community works to strengthen access to health services.

Hudson’s Hope mayor says repeated ER closures are taking a toll on community

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Repeated emergency department closures are taking a toll on Hudson’s Hope residents, with the community continuing to face uncertainty over when emergency care will be available locally.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended again as staffing challenges continue

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope remain temporarily unavailable, with Northern Health now expecting the service to resume next week.

Dawson Creek residents can now access on-demand STI testing

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Routine sexually transmitted infection testing is now easier to access in Dawson Creek through a Northern Health service.

Hudson’s Hope ER to remain closed until Monday

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Hudson’s Hope will have to wait a few more days for emergency department services to return to the local health centre.

Hudson’s Hope ER reopening delayed until Wednesday

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Hudson’s Hope will have to wait one more day for emergency services to return, after Northern Health extended the closure of the community’s emergency department.

Hudson’s Hope ER to remain closed through Labour Day weekend

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency services at the Hudson’s Hope Health Centre will remain unavailable for the rest of the week because of ongoing staffing challenges.

Update: Hudson’s Hope emergency department closure extended

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency services at the Hudson’s Hope Health Centre are unavailable again due to a staffing-related closure.

Peace Villa expansion remains approved, but Fort St. John seniors are still waiting for a timeline

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
The provincial government remains committed to expanding Fort St. John’s Peace Villa long-term care home, but the project’s future timeline remains unclear as officials work to bring down its rising costs.

Staffing shortage temporarily closes Fort St. John Birthing Centre

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
The Fort St. John Birthing Centre is experiencing several temporary service interruptions this month due to a staffing shortage.

Dawson Creek hospital replacement enters testing phase ahead of 2027 opening

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
The replacement of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital has reached another major milestone, with Northern Health beginning the testing and commissioning phase as work continues toward opening the new facility in 2027.

Staff shortages force more ER disruptions in northeast B.C.

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents across Northeast B.C. are continuing to face disruptions to emergency health services this summer as staffing shortages lead to temporary emergency department closures in several communities.

Fort St. John supports travelling science exhibition aimed at youth engagement

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John is supporting a proposed travelling science exhibition that aims to bring interactive learning about the immune system to young adults.
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