Spread of #measles in #northernBC. brings province’s tally to 30 cases – CTVNews https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/spread-of-measles-in-northern-bc-brings-provinces-tally-to-30-cases/ “
Officials have since revealed there are seven measles cases in the #NorthernHealth region confirmed through laboratory testing, and another 11 that are assumed based on symptoms and known exposure. (1/2)
#NorthernHealth
Measles cases confirmed in Wonowon, north of Fort St. John https://pgdailynews.ca/index.php/2025/06/14/measles-cases-confirmed-in-wonowon-north-of-fort-st-john/ #northernbc #northernhealth #cityofpg
Emergency room at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital closed until 4 p.m. Monday https://pgdailynews.ca/index.php/2025/03/24/emergency-room-at-prince-rupert-regional-hospital-closed-until-4-p-m-monday/ #princerupert @NorthernHealth #NorthernHealth #northernbc #cityofpg
https://energeticcity.ca/2025/03/13/northern-health-emergency-room-nursing-vacancies/ #RuralHealth “#NorthernHealth executives report a 42 per cent nursing vacancy rate in emergency rooms across #northernBC.”
#NorthwestBC. #ERs begin to emerge from crisis as physician shortage eases - The Smithers Interior News https://www.interior-news.com/local-news/northwest-bc-ers-begin-to-emerge-from-crisis-as-physician-shortage-eases-7836386 “In May 2024, CEO Ciro Panessa established the #NorthernHealth Emergency Department Stabilization Taskforce to provide strategic leadership in preventing and mitigating emergency department closures. The task force identifies and implements short-, medium- and long-term solutions for the challenges facing northern B.C. hospital emergency departments. (1/2)
Burns Lake emergency room closed until Saturday morning https://pgdailynews.ca/index.php/2025/02/21/burns-lake-emergency-room-closed-until-saturday-morning/ #burnslake @burnslake @NorthernHealth #NorthernHealth #cityofpg
More than 800 new staff hired at Northern Health - Prince George Citizen https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/more-than-800-new-staff-hired-at-northern-health-10176872 “Northern Health has recently taken on 877 new staff members at locations across Northern BC.
Of the 877, 254 of these new staff are #registerednurses, with 124 of these new registered nurses being new grads from across BC.
In addition, the Employed Student Nurse Program has brought 176 new staff members including psychiatric nurses to #NorthernHealth” #ruralhealth
New #FortStJames hospital welcome addition: B.C. ministers - Caledonia Courier https://www.caledoniacourier.com/local-news/new-fort-st-james-hospital-welcome-addition-bc-ministers-7774894 “Anderson said #NorthernHealth worked with the community to incorporate #FirstNations language throughout the building and there are QR codes with signage so viewers can hear how the words are spoken correctly. (1/3)
#NorthernHealth recruits 900 new staff amid persistent shortages and service interruptions – CJDC-TV | B.C. Peace News https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article/northern-health-recruits-900-new-staff-amid-persistent-shortages-and-service-interruptions/ “the health authority successfully recruited 900 net new employees to northern B.C., with 450 of them being nurses.”
#NorthernHealth reports #recruitment successes and challenges https://energeticcity.ca/2024/12/11/northern-health-reports-recruitment-successes-and-challenges/ “In the Northeast, Northern Health has a 21.25 per cent vacancy rate as of the December presentation, with 1,832 positions vacant in 15 communities.
When showing employment net gains, Macfarlane explained that 638 individuals had been hired both internally and externally for careers including facilities, nursing, community, and health sciences professions. “ #RuralHealth
Northeast B.C. hospitals see significant drop in monthly #EmergencyRoom diversions https://energeticcity.ca/2024/10/01/northeast-b-c-hospitals-see-significant-drop-in-monthly-emergency-room-diversions/ “Hospitals in #NortheastBC. saw a substantial decrease in hospital diversion in September compared to previous months.
In total, #NorthernHealth facilities throughout the region were closed for at least 51.5 hours during the month of September.
#FortStJohn closed for a total of 25 hours and #Chetwynd closed for at least 26.5 hours.”
#NorthernHealth confirmed that from July 22 to July 28, there was at least one emergency department service interruption per day in the northern half of the province. That equates to 15 service interruptions, where patients were forced to go elsewhere to receive emergency care.
The spate of interruptions at hospitals in northern B.C. has left residents with very few options, according to local politicians.” (2/2)
Three of the regions four biggest hospitals go on diversion at the same time https://www.cjdctv.com/healthcare-crisis-worsens-as-three-of-the-regions-four-biggest-hospitals-go-on-diversion-at-the-same-time-1.6965011 https://www.cjdctv.com/mobile/healthcare-crisis-worsens-as-three-of-the-regions-four-biggest-hospitals-go-on-diversion-at-the-same-time-1.6965011 “It's an ongoing situation many across the Peace Region have come to expect-- hospital emergency department diversions over the weekend leaving residents in Fort St. John, #Chetwynd, and #FortNelson frustrated.
In #FortStJohn, the hospital was on diversion overnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday #NorthernHealth attributing the closure to an ongoing shortage of doctors”
“What are we going to do after the two-year return of service? We need to be able to change the workplace so that we can actually retain those nurses beyond that,”
A recent #BCNU survey found half of #nurses in #NorthernHealth have been exposed to weapons, most of them had experienced physical violence and verbal or emotional abuse and 94 per cent were working short-staffed.”
Go north: Nurses offered $30K signing bonus to work in B.C. health region | Globalnews.ca https://globalnews.ca/news/10561247/northern-health-er-nurse-signing-bonus/ “To attract #HealthcareWorkers into rural communities, the #MinistryofHealth is offering $30,000 signing bonuses for positions in #NorthernHealth (NH) and up to $20,000 for remote areas in other health authorities.
Eligible workers are required to sign a two-year return-of-service agreement.”
Go north: Nurses offered $30K signing bonus to work in B.C. health region
The Ministry of Health is offering $30,000 signing bonuses for positions in Northern Health (NH) and up to $20,000 for remote areas in other health authorities.
#globalnews #Health #NorthernHealth #nurseshortage #signingbonus
https://globalnews.ca/news/10561247/northern-health-er-nurse-signing-bonus/
Go north: Nurses offered $30K signing bonus to work in B.C. health region
The Ministry of Health is offering $30,000 signing bonuses for positions in Northern Health (NH) and up to $20,000 for remote areas in other health authorities.
#globalnews #Health #NorthernHealth #nurseshortage #signingbonus
https://globalnews.ca/news/10561247/northern-health-er-nurse-signing-bonus/
Fort Nelson, B.C. hospital emergency room closed due to staffing challenges
The Fort Nelson General Hospital closure is from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and is due to challenges with nursing coverage.
#globalnews #Health #emergencyroomclosures #FortNelson #NorthernHealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10393320/fort-nelson-bc-hospital-emergency-room-closed/
Fort Nelson, B.C. hospital emergency room closed due to staffing challenges
The Fort Nelson General Hospital closure is from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and is due to challenges with nursing coverage.
#globalnews #Health #emergencyroomclosures #FortNelson #NorthernHealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/10393320/fort-nelson-bc-hospital-emergency-room-closed/
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