Podcasts about northern health

When improving or making changes to the way organizations provide health care, it often seems the last person consulted is the patient themselves. This seemingly perverse order of priority is a lingering throwback to a more historical and paternalistic model of care. One person looking to change this is today's guest Kim Eggers, the Patient Partner Advisor for Northern Health's Physician Quality Improvement program. In this episode we learn about Kim's background, her motivation for patient advocacy and her vision for the co-creation of health care services. Resources: Patient Voices Network of British Columbia Northern Health Physician Quality Improvement Program

We're back for our fourth season with our new co-host, Lee Cameron. Our season opener is a cracker featuring special guest Ciro Panessa, the new CEO of Northern Health. In this episode we talk about Ciro's journey to CEO, his first 9 months, and Northern Health's priorities over the next 5 years. We also touch on life on the road and why ultimately, he's grateful.  Resource links:  Northern Health  Northern Health Physician Quality Improvement   “The First 90 Days” book by Michael D. Watkins

Welcome to a special 5-part series "Thriving with ADHD: Stories of Female Leaders". This week we are joined by Julie Robertson. Julie has over 25 years experience in community, not-for-profit and social impact sectors, including as the former CEO of Specialisterne Australia, a multi- award winning social impact enterprise. Today Julie continues to lead Impact and Change through her work within Northern Health and through her own consulting. Julie shares how she has always thought differently, has never been good at just BAU and instead excels at seeing the bigger picture and connecting the dots. Julie shares how she navigated school and career as a chameleon, never showing enough of herself. Post 40, we discuss how her “ios” stopped working. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here. Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation! Ready to take immediate action to manage your energy? Grab my new Activity eBook: 5 Simple Yet Powerful Techniques You Can Use to Elevate Your Energy & Performance - Even If You Don't Know Where To Start. Get access instantly here. Are we friends? Connect with Us. Instagram LinkedIn

Communications strategist Jeff Ferrier says Northern Health's reliance on Facebook to announce ER closures not good enough.

There have been 70 emergency room closures in Interior Health and Northern Health in July alone, with double-digit closures in communities like Williams Lake, Chetwynd, and Prince Rupert in 2024. The closures, primarily due to staffing shortages, included recent shutdowns in Mackenzie and District Hospital and Chetwynd Hospital. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC's Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How did Neanderthals go extinct? In 2010, scientists discovered that early humans and Neanderthals interbred, impacting modern humans' circadian rhythms, immune system, and pain perception. However, the reverse gene flow—how humans influenced Neanderthals—remained unclear. Guest: Dr. Joshua Akey, Professor at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: What's worth spending the money on? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: How could we re-structure our health regions? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Is the stock market going to crash? Wall Street experienced its most significant drop in nearly two years amid increasing fears of a slowing U.S. economy. The threat of a recession is a significant concern, potentially impacting both current economic policies and future political strategies. Guest: Dr. Steven Pressman, Professor of Economics at The New School in New York City Seg 5: How significant is the Chilcotin landslide breach? People are being advised to avoid the banks of the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers due to water breaching a dam caused by a large landslide. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing assessments and updates provided through a newly launched information portal. Guest: Tyler Olsen, Managing Editor of the Fraser Valley Current Seg 6: Scott's Thoughts: Should we have tighter border restrictions on dogs? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 7: Should BC be doing more to prevent ER closures? There have been 70 emergency room closures in Interior Health and Northern Health in July alone, with double-digit closures in communities like Williams Lake, Chetwynd, and Prince Rupert in 2024. The closures, primarily due to staffing shortages, included recent shutdowns in Mackenzie and District Hospital and Chetwynd Hospital. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC's Minister of Health Seg 8: Why did the Park Board launch a complaint against the mayor's office? Vancouver's Integrity Commissioner has released two reports highlighting the strained relationship between Mayor Ken Sim's office and some park board commissioners. The reports were released shortly before a council decision to freeze ongoing investigations by Commissioner Lisa Southern, pending a third-party review of her office. A special council meeting is set to consider the review and suspension of Southern's investigations. Premier David Eby stated that the province would not address the request to abolish the park board until after the provincial election. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

hosts: Darren Gess, Reg, & Dawn Agno segment 1: Mike McGuire, Wheely Funny Fundraiser segment 3-5: Dr. Raina Fumerton, Northern Health, Medical Health Officer

Diabetes affects one in 20 people. An important initiative to set up a ‘virtual' emergency department designed for people living with diabetes has launched in Melbourne, Victoria during National Diabetes Week, with the aim of preventing unnecessary trips to hospital.  The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department-Diabetes Service will be added to the existing Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) giving patients 24/7 online video access to emergency nurses and doctors. As a world first, this new model of care will add a roster of diabetes specialists on weekend and evening shifts, when diabetes patients are most likely to present to a hospital emergency department. Joining the podcast to talk about this new initiative is endocrinologist Professor Elif Ekinci, Director of Diabetes at Austin Health, Head of Department of Medicine at University of Melbourne, and Director of the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations(ACADI). ACADI was established in 2022 through MRFF funding from the Australian Government's Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) program, delivered by MTPConnect. Also joining the discussion is Northern Health's Dr Loren Sher, an emergency specialist who led development of Australia's first virtual emergency department model, now operating as a Victorian state-wide service. Loren has been instrumental in working with Elif to get the diabetes service up and running.  Hosts are Caroline Duell, MTPConnect's Director Media and Communications and Lauren Kelly, Senior Director of the TTRA program.

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig gets an update on the wildfire situation in the northeast from BC Wildfire Service Information Officer Sharon Nickel.Then, Energeticcity.ca's Steve Berard chats with Tyler Holte, who has started a petition to demand an independent investigation into the causes of diversions in the emergency departments in the Peace and beyond.Tune in to This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and the Fort St. John Today Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig chats with Chris Charters, Northern Health Regional Director – Protection Service. Hospitals around BC have new Relational Security Officers that have joined the ranks in order to anticipate, de-escalate and ultimately prevent aggression in healthcare settings.Tune in to This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM, and the Moose FM and Fort St. John Today social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciro Panessa says other measures in place to help North Coast residents receive care.

The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital has closed again, due to what Northern Health describes as "ongoing physician coverage challenges". Many other rural emergency rooms in B.C. have faced similar closures in recent years. Dr. Gord McInnis, emergency doctor and president of the Section of Emergency Medicine of Doctors of B.C. joined us and took your calls. And, Season 2 of a documentary series showcasing the work of the North Shore Rescue team premieres tonight on the Knowledge Network. Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue Team Leader, and Behzad Saffari, North Shore Rescue team member.

One of the most important aspects of quality in healthcare is patient safety. We often read or hear media reports of healthcare failures in patient safety, system errors and patients falling between the gaps but there is another piece to patient and public safety which is ensuring that our licensed physicians are safe to practice medicine in the first place. This role usually falls to the Provincial and Territorial Colleges and is a crucial one when it comes to protecting the public. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Patrick Rowe, who has practiced emergency medicine in Northern BC and provided leadership for emergency medicine and trauma programs in Northern Health for many years before recently taking on a new role as the Registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Dr. Rowe provides some insights into what the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC does to protect the safety of patients accessing medical care in BC, the various quality programs it oversees, and the upcoming initiatives the CPSBC is engaged in to maintain and improve the quality of care in BC.

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece explores the challenges and rewards of working in global health and the importance of collaboration and education in improving healthcare systems. Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests Amanda Baric, Order of the Polar Star, Deputy Director of the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Northern Health and Debra Devonshire, visiting medical officer at Monash Health, Cabrini and Peninsula private hospitals.

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This piece is essential listening for anyone who has an interest in the future of both the meeting and the organisation. It was recorded the day before our guests took their titles; Incoming ANZCA President David Story, Professor and Foundation Chair of Anaesthesia at the University of Melbourne, Head of the University Department of Critical Care; and the Incoming Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Dilip Kapur, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Adelaide. It is presented by Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests Amanda Baric, Order of the Polar Star, Deputy Director of the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Northern Health and Debra Devonshire, visiting medical officer at Monash Health, Cabrini and Peninsula private hospitals. Find out more about the ANZCA here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/

In this episode we're talking about a topic which every practicing clinician seems to have an opinion on, whether good or bad. Healthcare IT systems and electronic medical records or ‘EMR's. Over the last few decades, we've seen a massive expansion in the number and reach of these IT systems into every aspect of medicine and across our entire healthcare infrastructure. And although bringing benefits to the care we provide to patients; a new IT system somehow always seems to receive a mixed reception from front line clinical staff.  Here today to talk about healthcare IT and EMRs, our guest today is Dr. Bill Clifford. Dr. Clifford is that rare combination of both physician and software developer, previously awarded the Order of BC and the Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award for his leadership work as the (now retired) Chief Medical Information Officer for Northern Health and creator of the no. 1 ranked, Electronic Medical Record in Canada ‘MOIS' (which stand for medical office information system). Dr. Clifford shares his experiences with medical information and technology, which interestingly began with a career in forestry and inspiration from forestry growth and yield modelling. We also chat about the future role of emerging technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning in improving healthcare quality. You can read more about Dr. Clifford's work and achievements here: Bill Clifford - Health Quality BC 

Vancouver is in a full-blown housing crisis. A leaked Northern Health memo is asking healthcare workers to not confiscate patients' drugs and weapons! Speeding cars and motorcycles are a menace on our roads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A memo from the northern health region seems to tell nurses and staffers they can't seize drugs from patients or visitors nor can they take away knives 4 inches or less. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony McGillion is the Divisional Director of Education at Northern Health. Northern Health provides tens of thousands of patients in north Melbourne with maternity, specialist, acute, sub-acute, community, home-based, and mental health services. Northern Health staff are offered comprehensive patient-centred and evidence-based training and development opportunities through their education department. In this episode, Tony outlines his long career in education across Australia and explains his current role with Northern Health. He lays out Northern Health's strategic goals for the future and emphasises the importance of embracing technological advancement while maintaining the basics of patient interaction and communication.   Resources and links: Northern Health website Tony McGillion on LinkedIn   Connect: Ausmed website Ausmed on Facebook Ausmed on LinkedIn Will Egan on LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been an explosion in STIs in the UK in the last decade. But at the same time government funding for the services that treat potentially life threatening conditions has been dramatically cut in real terms. We speak to sexual heath expert Dr John White this week to discuss access to sexual health services and the ease of Hep C testing during the current NHS campaign. Also it turns out Hep C treatment is a lot easier than it was a few years ago. Dr John White has 25+ yrs of clinical experience in sexual health. He was an NHS consultant in Genitourinary Medicine for 13 yrs at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London. He currently works in Western and Northern Health & Social Care Trusts, Northern Ireland, while also working for Preventx. John was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of STD & AIDS from 2009 to 2020. He is an expert in bacterial STIs and novel diagnostic approaches and is passionate about educating and speaking on clinical sexual health and HIV medicine. Including Pride Daily update with Kev McGrath. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outcastuk/message

Ciro Panessa chats with Daybreak North about vaccine appointments, healthcare worker recruitment and retention.

Prashanthan Sanders, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, of University of Adelaide is joined by guests Han S. Lim, MBBS, PhD, FHRS, of Austin and Northern Health, University of Melbourne, and Venkatakrishna N. Tholakanahalli, MD, FHRS, of Minneapolis VA Health Care System to discuss Atrioesophageal Fistula Rates Before and After Adoption of Active Esophageal Cooling During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation. This institutional review board (IRB)-approved study was a prospective analysis of retrospective data, designed before collecting and analyzing the real-world data. The number of AEFs occurring in equivalent time frames before and after adoption of cooling using a dedicated esophageal cooling device (ensoETM, Attune Medical) were quantified across 25 prespecified hospital systems. AEF rates were then compared using generalized estimating equations robust to cluster correlation. A total of 14,224 patients received active esophageal cooling during RF ablation across the 25 hospital systems, which included a total of 30 separate hospitals.   https://www.hrsonline.org/education/TheLead https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405500X23006734?via%3Dihub https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pbrQyW9Yqf-da0KceRueP01kS9WIgwmK/view (Visual Aid)   Host Disclosure(s): P. Sanders: Research (Contracted Grants for PIs Named Investigators Only): Boston Scientific, Abbott, Medtronic, PaceMate, Becton Dickinson, CathRx; Advisory Committee Membership: Medtronic, Boston Scientific, PaceMate, CathRx   Contributor Disclosure(s): H. Lim: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. V. Tholakanahalli: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Kobra Medical, Imricor; Research (Contracted Grants for PIs Named Investigators Only): Biosense, St. Jude Medical, Cardailen

On this episode of Moose Talks, we're joined by Fort St. John RCMP Detachment Commander Inspector Anthony Hanson and Northern Health's Josef De Guzman to chat about the first year of the Car 60 program, which pairs a mental health clinician with general duty RCMP officers to respond to mental health calls within the city.Then, we'll talk all about the return of the Doig River First Nation Rodeo this weekend with Jodie Surerus.Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday morning at 10 on Moose FM and via video on Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macca, Isaac and Misha are joined live in the studio by Professor, Don Campbell, the Director of Northern Health's Hospital Without Walls program in Victoria, who's seeking volunteers for nasal... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 15th July, 2023, Professor Don Campbell, Director of Northern Health's Hospital Without Walls, Heparin COVID Trial appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Northern Health issues health advisory for Wells area lake

This episode is the recording of a panel discussion on career options for postdocs and PhDs in the public sector or non-governmental organisations, focusing on policy-related roles in the health-, social- and environmental-sciences. It features Dr Claire McCartan, Senior Researcher at the Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Dr Bethany Waterhouse-Bradley, Programme Manager (PEACEPLUS) at Special EU Programmes Body, and Dr Jade Berman, Coastal advisor at National Trust. *we apologise for some echo with one of the speakers towards the end*

Dr. Shannon Douglas grew up in the Omineca area of Northern BC and has been dog sledding in the Fort St James area since her youth. She now practices medicine in the same region and is the Medical Director for the Lakes Omineca region and loves the diversity of patients she cares for everyday. This region includes Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Fort St. James, Burns Lake, Southside and Granisle. Chronic pain is a debilitating, complex condition that effects >60,000 people within the Northern Health region, and many patients use opioids to manage their pain. In 2016-2017 it became apparent that that opioid prescribing for chronic pain was contributing to the  opioid overdose public health crisis. There was a need for improved processes for patients to access their medication in a way that was safe, timely, and evidence based. Dr. Douglas initiated an improvement project aimed at redefining the way chronic pain patients were supported in primary care. She worked together with the local interprofessional team to create a new pathway and screening process, that ensured prescription renewals became comprehensive care episodes. Changing the approach required self-reflection and challenging the status quo of 'the way it's always been done'. The project was successful, and patients really enjoyed the new approach, since getting medication can be really challenging for chronic pain patients. Ultimately the patients were able to manage their pain in a safe and supported way, and many were empowered to eventually transition away from opioids.

On this Moose Talks, we sit down with Northern Health's Angela De Smit to chat about the new moms and doctors program, the OPS advisory committee, and how retention and recruitment are going for the organization.Then, we chat with Len Potvin, of North East BC Predators Female Rep Hockey about how the teams fared this past season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what the CEO of a large, complex, healthcare organization does, or how leadership and governance supports quality care? In this episode of Qualitycast North we further explore the relationship between quality and healthcare leadership through a conversation with the longest serving Health Authority CEO in recent provincial (BC) history, the current CEO of Northern Health, Cathy Ulrich. Cathy shares her journey through her early career in rural nursing, to rural operational leadership, to strategic leadership. Cathy also discusses her love of gardening, her appreciation for the people within our organization and the people we serve and outlines her top 4 lessons for successful leadership.

Dr. Helene Smith is a Family Practitioner based in Quesnel BC, and also the Chair of the Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee, also referred to as NH-MAC. Originally from South Africa, she found her niche in rural family practice, and eventually became more involved in leadership roles. Since late 2020, provincial healthcare has been making efforts to improve cultural safety for Indigenous patients and healthcare workers. In this episode, we explore the relationship between medical leadership, cultural safety and humility, and quality. Dr. Smith shares her vision for cultural safety and the commitment that medical leaders have made to a cultural safety action plan. She also provides an informative overview of the purpose and structure of the Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee, and how it influences physician quality in Northern Health. 

Dr. Breanne Abbott is a primary care physician at the Stikine Health Centre, which is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation, in the community of Dease Lake. The Stikine Health Center is one of Northern Health's most remote clinics and services an area the size of France, with the closest critical care facility nearly 600 kilometers away. Dr. Abbott first visited the area as a medical student and was amazed by the opportunities for recreation, the natural beauty, and the friendly community. After completing medical school and returning to Dease Lake to practice, she now shares the experiences of the area with her husband and son, who all love their time there.  Maintaining clinical skills and competencies is key for providing quality health care, especially in urgent, life-threatening situations in remote locations. When Dr. Abbott became interested in doing a Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) project, she saw an opportunity to focus on supporting the Stikine Health Centers small but mighty team to maintain their life support skills. The aim of her project was to improve the comfort and competence of health care professionals providing cardiac emergency care in the Stikine area by 50%. To meet this goal, she acquired a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) meter and facilitated the funding and logistics to have trainers travel to Dease Lake to provide on site basic life support (BLS),  advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric life support (PALS) training tailored for the local, remote context. Overall, her project was a resounding success! Not only was the project a great opportunity for team building, but the team was also able to see improvements in all measured areas of the project. Dr. Abbott has since put her PQI training to use on further projects, such as remote airway training, and improving availability of blood products.  You can learn more about Dr. Abbotts project and view her storyboard here.

Dr. Breanne Abbott is a primary care physician at the Stikine Health Centre, which is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation, in the community of Dease Lake. The Stikine Health Center is one of Northern Health's most remote clinics and services an area the size of France, with the closest critical care facility nearly 600 kilometers away. Dr. Abbott first visited the area as a medical student and was amazed by the opportunities for recreation, the natural beauty, and the friendly community. After completing medical school and returning to Dease Lake to practice, she now shares the experiences of the area with her husband and son, who all love their time there.  Maintaining clinical skills and competencies is key for providing quality health care, especially in urgent, life-threatening situations in remote locations. When Dr. Abbott became interested in doing a Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) project, she saw an opportunity to focus on supporting the Stikine Health Centers small but mighty team to maintain their life support skills. The aim of her project was to improve the comfort and competence of health care professionals providing cardiac emergency care in the Stikine area by 50%. To meet this goal, she acquired a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) meter and facilitated the funding and logistics to have trainers travel to Dease Lake to provide on-site basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric life support (PALS) training tailored for the local, remote context. Overall, her project was a resounding success! Not only was the project a great opportunity for team building, but the team was also able to see improvements in all measured areas of the project. Dr. Abbott has since put her PQI training to use on further projects, such as remote airway training, and improving availability of blood products.  You can learn more about Dr. Abbott's project and view her storyboard here.

The BC Nurses Union wants an audit of all occupational health and safety reports from BC health authorities after WorkSafe BC issued a $355,000 fine to Northern Health. The Gitxaala Nation is launching its own tugboat service in Prince Rupert.

On this episode of Moose Talks, we talked with Susan Adams of the North Peace Community Foundation all about the foundation's work so far since its inception earlier this year.Then we catch up with Energeticcity.ca Investigative Reporter Spencer Hall about the new article he wrote in his "Code Grey" series all about the systemic issues in Northern Health and healthcare delivery in northeast BC.Tune in to Moose Talks this morning at 10 on Moose FM and via video on the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Keeping has worked with Northern Health for the past 18 years, specializing in mental health counseling, addictions, wellness, crisis intervention, case management, social work and psychiatry. Shannon is a strong information technology professional with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from UNBC, who also volunteers her time raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation as a member of the Wheelin' Warriors of the North.

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Northern Health talks about the partnership with RCMP for mental health calls

This episode is the first of two parts on the Healing The Hoop conference that took place in Fort St. john last month.The conference was a three-day event focusing on resiliency, personal growth and healing communities and there were several people we spoke to including all the keynote speakers.Today you will be hearing from Art Napoleon, a former chief of the Saulteau First Nation and the co-host of the popular cooking show, "Moosemeat & Marmalade"; We also chatted with Penny Jones, a Team Leader, specializing in Mental Wellness & Substance Use at Northern Health based in Prince George, and Jocelyn Eisert, a healing the Hoop organizer and CEO of Bizzybody Enterprises.Personal, powerful conversations that deserve to be listened to.  Before the Peace will take you on a journey with an Indigenous lens on the history of the Peace Region. We touch on the triumphs and trials of some well-known leaders of Treaty 8 Territory, we chat about Indigenous influencers on TikTok, identity, the first settlers of the Peace and so much more. Thank you to our sponsors, Troyer Ventures and Epscan Industries for funding such an important project and CLIC for their support & partnership.

NH Northwest COO responds to concerns from Prince Rupert about the potential impact on North Coast care

Overview: On 3 June the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing hosted the Cultural Diversity in Ageing Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards recognise initiatives that promote excellence in the provision of culturally inclusive aged care services across Australia. The winner of the award in the Excellence in Organisational Leadership category was Northern Health for its in-house Transcultural & Language Services (TALS) Department. In this episode, Fatih chats with Yue Hu, Director of Transcultural & Language Services (TALS) at Northern Health about the award and what it means to Northern Health.Guest Bio: Yue HuHaving worked in the public health sector for over 10 years with a background in language service, Yue is passionate about advocating for equal access to health care for culturally diverse populations and Australia's First People, engaging the community in health care decisions and activities. In addition to her passion, Yue is best known for driving improvement by bringing innovative ideas, and working collaboratively with stakeholders in providing a culturally safe and responsive environment.Your interest and support are greatly appreciated and we hope you will join us for our events throughout 2022 and onwards.Don't forget to visit our training website for more information and PD opportunities:https://www.conversations-interpretingandtranslating.com.au/w/AU/

Northern Health is again looking for a permanent overdose prevention and wrap-around service centre in Fort St John. BC's Electoral Boundaries Commission wants to hear from northerners as it reviews riding boundaries.

This week on Moose Talks, we'll catch up with Northern Health's CMHO Dr. Jong Kim about the loosening of circuit breaker restrictions in the northeast and aligning with the rest of the province on public orders, and chat about the new policy towards COVID-19 testing. Then, we'll meet Eryn Griffith, the Arts and Culture Manager with the City of Fort St. John. We'll talk about her new role with the City and what it means for events in the arts in Fort St. John going forward. Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday at 10 on Moose FM, or live on the Moose FM or Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Support the show: https://www.moosefm.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three northern Ontario physicians – Dr. Stephen Cooper, Dr. Sarah Newbery and Dr. Stephen Viherjoki – discuss the challenges, pitfalls and beauty of working and living in rural and remote areas of the province. They share their solutions to improve the lives and health of their patients.

Ottawa report; Long COVID concerns; Omicron and powder with Shames Mountain and Hudson Bay Mountain; Bulkley Valley musician gets support from music community; Rapid test plans in B.C.; Year-end interview with B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau; Northern Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Jong Kim; B.C. Hockey faces tournament cancellations.

Series host Mark Orchard speaks to Owen Harkin, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Estates at Northern Health and Social Care Trust, and HFMA President 2021/22. Owen talks about his career and also also looks ahead to his role as HFMA President, discussing his presidential theme, his aims for the association, and what members can expect over the next 12 months.

How are the new COVID-19 restrictions affecting the arts scene in the north; Adrian Dix on the new northern health measures; CBC Food Bank day preview: Full episode for Thursday, December 10.

Northern Health explains the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan for kids across the region.

Have you seen the memes pairing motherhood and alcohol? With phrases like:Some people need a special occasion to have wine. I just needed to have a kid.  What wine pairs well with my kids driving me absolutely insane? Mom tip: When they start to whine, open the bottle of wine. Since FAS was first named in 1973 there have been ongoing efforts directed at prevention. While turning to alcohol to celebrate or cope is not new, over the last 10 years or so a new segment of the population is emerging: wine moms. If you search the hashtag #winemom or variations of it, on Instagram you will get over 84,000 hits. Should this be a concern? Our two guests today – Dr. Kelly Harding and Lisa Whittingham wondered about it, so did some research. Dr. Kelly Harding received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Rural and Northern Health from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Harding is a Research Associate with the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD). Lisa Whittingham is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Child and Youth Studies. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her M.A. in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. A wine mom is someone who likes to take the edge off parenting. A new culture of humour has developed around it. Lisa, Kelly and I talk about what their research discovered, such as: The types of #winemom posts, what they portray and the difference between pictures portrayed and descriptions.Who in general the wine mom culture is, why they organized and what that means for those not part of it. Beyond humour and connection, what are the consequences and darker side of wine mom culture? Kelly and Lisa provide their thoughts on the “supermom” culture, the normalization and commodification of alcohol and how the pandemic has led to an increase in the #winemom culture and rise in alcohol consumption. We know women of childbearing age are drinking. They also give tips on how to respond when you see a friend or family member posting a #winemom meme. All is not bleak. In the same hashtag, we see people celebrating sobriety. Former wine moms are vocal about the culture, which has seen the rise of social influencers who refer to themselves as “winepreneurs” and wine experts. There are no easy answers. But as Lisa and Kelly point out, bringing this to the light means it can be addressed.  One thing we do know though, no matter if someone is a #winemom or drinking for another reason, women need information and support, not judgement. Check out our blog The FASD Success Show for more information and links to resources.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

In this episode, Nancy bravely shares her story about what it was like to be living with OCD, undiagnosed for 30 years, and how she overcame it. She is no longer crippled by this debilitating mental illness and is living a life that she loves.  Nancy is a 53 year old woman who has previously been the Vice President of an international organization and among the top 2 percent of income earners in Canada.  She suffered from a debilitating mental illness which almost took her life and spent 15 years in an unhealthy marriage.  After her marriage ended, she was left to support her three kids by herself.  Nancy ended up finding true love and then had it taken from her when he passed suddenly at the same time as she lost her top-paying job as a VP.  Nancy is now stronger than ever, happier than ever and more optimistic about life than ever before.  She loves her life.  Despite all of her successes in her job, she has no savings to speak of after losing all of it to her ex and the loss of her well paid VP job. She has had to live off savings while looking for a new job. Nancy is re-building slowly, but loves life so much.  She is proud, strong and a mental illness overcomer!Follow Nancy on IG

In this weeks episode of The Retrograde Approach, we are joined by Mr Iman Bayat. Mr Bayat is the Head of vascular surgery at Northern Health and Head of complex venous disorders at Northern Health. In this episode he shares with us a wealth of knowledge when it comes to managing all things iliofemoral. Buckle up, this is a good one!