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In June 2017, Northern Health released the Regional Adult Heart Failure Order Set that can be used in all tertiary care settings across Northern Health. 

As of Tuesday, October 17, 2017, requests for antinuclear antibody (ANA) testing will be performed using a new method. A guideline for interpretation will be attached to all results.

Physicians and other front-line health care workers have such incredible ideas for using technology to solve healthcare challenges but it is often impossible to find the time and resources required to go from dream to reality. 

A new Partners in Wellness newsletter has been posted to our public health page. 

There is a drug shortage of Lidocaine 1% with epinephrine 1:100,000 - vials. Both drug companies producing this product are having manufacturing delays. The Pfizer brand is on backorder with no stock, anticipated availability is Spring 2018.

Do you have a research idea or data you would like to explore, but don’t have the time? If you would like support and assistance with developing a research proposal, obtaining ethics approval, collecting and analyzing your data, there is now assistance available. 

Northern Health is pleased to announce the appointment of DR. Shannon Doglas to the position of NI Lakes/Omineca Medical Director effective November 20, 2017. Dr.