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Northern Health would like to invite eligible medical staff to indicate their interest in the 0.5 FTE position of Medical Director, NH Appointments with start date April 1, 2026. The position is responsible for all processes related to the appointment of medical staff.

In BC, lung screening is delivered through the BC Cancer Lung Screening Program. Lung screening is recommended for people who are at high risk for lung cancer and not experiencing lung cancer symptoms.

November 2025 formulary update - effective November 12, 2025

Included in the update:

The NH Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program is pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available.

Several medical imaging processes have been standardized regionally and were approved by Northern Health Medical Advisory Committee in February 2025.  They are documented in detail in the attached decision support tool.

Resolution: The shortage of adenosine pre-filled syringes (PFS) has now resolved and NH pharmacy is able to access sufficient supply.

Further information and practice Implications.