There is a nationwide shortage of sodium bicarbonate for injection due to manufacturing issues with single provider Pfizer. NH has approximately one month of stock on hand based on current utilization rates.
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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is now available online through the Northern Health library. This access will replace the print copy that has been held in the library at UHNBC.
The first of three new MRI units in the Northern Health region is now serving patients in Prince George. The new MRI at UHNBC (pictured below) replaces the facility’s 14-year old unit, with significantly upgraded technology.
This year, at the 2017 BC Rural Health Conference, RCCbc recognized one Northern Health rural physician and three organizations in the community of Fort St.
The Rural Physician Mentoring Program is now accepting new applicants for their program beginning August 2017.
The March newsletter of new and revised policies and clinical practice standards is now available.
A new Partners in Wellness newsletter has been posted to our public health page.