Northern Health and the BC Cancer Agency are pleased to announce improved access to better mammography screening in Northeast BC, with the installation of a new digital mammography machine at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.
Funding of $1,042,316 for the upgrade to digital mammography, which includes upgraded IT equipment and renovations to support the new unit, was provided by the Province of BC.
As elsewhere in the province, influenza and other viruses that are common at this time of year are affecting the North East region, including Chetwynd.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Terrace in 2017 is a girl…. and she wasn’t alone!
Baby Freya was born at Mills Memorial Hospital on January 1 at 4:58 p.m., weighing in at six pounds, nine ounces. She was followed very shortly afterward by her twin sister, Hannah – born at 5:00 p.m., weighing six pounds, 2.5 ounces.
Proud parents Kirsten and Aaron Fehr of Terrace are joined by big sisters Kayla and Brooklynn in welcoming Freya and Hannah to their family.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Quesnel in 2017 is a girl!
Ava Bethany Boyd was born at GR Baker Memorial Hospital on January 1 at 11:40 p.m. local time, to Michelle and Jonathan Boyd of Quesnel - weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces.
Ava is little sister to seven big brothers and sisters.
The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, at 1:55 a.m. January 1, 2017.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Dawson Creek in 2017 is a girl!
Jianne Grace Jibin was born at Dawson Creek & District Hospital on January 1 at 4:00 p.m. local time to mom Anumol Aloysius and dad Jibin Chako of Dawson Creek – weighing in a nine pounds, four ounces (4200 grams).
Jianne is the first child for the couple.
The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, at 1:55 a.m. January 1, 2017.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Vanderhoof in 2017 is a boy!
Baby boy Weber was born at St. John Hospital on January 1 at 7:23 p.m. local time to Kayla and Jordaine Weber of Fraser Lake – weighing in at six pounds, 15 ounces (3150 grams).
He is also welcomed by big sister Emma.
The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, at 1:55 a.m. January 1, 2017.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Smithers in 2017 is a boy!
William Norman Anthony Maier was born at Bulkley Valley District Hospital on January 1 at 7:15 a.m. local time to mom Genevieve Michiel and Dad Kris Maier of Smithers - weighing in at seven pounds, 13 ounces.
William is the first child for the couple.
The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, at 1:55 a.m. January 1, 2017.
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in Prince Rupert in 2017 is a boy!
Baby Dallin was born at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on January 1 at 11:06 a.m. local time, to mom Shayne Ward and dad Tyler Morrison of Prince Rupert - weighing in at seven pounds, 11 ounces (3500 grams).
Dallin is also welcomed by big sister Aaliyah.
The first baby born in the Northern Health region was delivered at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, at 1:55 a.m. January 1, 2017.
