Respiratory services provides cardio-pulmonary care throughout Northern communities, in hospitals, health centres, pulmonary function labs and with the Home Oxygen Program.
Our team of Respiratory Therapists, and administrative staff are committed to providing high quality, best practice, patient focused care and efficient diagnostic testing to provide medical staff and patients with the resources and diagnostic tools required to improve health and wellness for all.
Pulmonary function labs across Northern Health are accredited to meet the BC Diagnostic Accreditation program standards for diagnostic testing.
The provincial Home Oxygen Program government subsidy is available for Northern Health patients who meet requirements and is prescribed by a physician. To request home oxygen for your patient please complete the Home Oxygen Program application (PDF).
Please refer to the services below:
Home oxygen assessment may include: Resting Saturations, Room Air ABG, Exercise Desaturation, Overnight Oximetry
Available at the following NH facilities:
Available at the following NH facilities:
Available at the following NH facilities:
Available at the following NH facilities:
Available at the following NH facilities:
- Dawson Creek and District Hospital
- Fort St. John Hospital and Peace Villa
- Fraser Lake Community Health Centre
- Hazelton – Wrinch Memorial Hospital
- Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre
- Prince George – University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)
- Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
- Quesnel – GR Baker Memorial Hospital
- Smithers – Bulkley Valley District Hospital
- Terrace - Ksyen Regional Hospital
- Vanderhoof – St. John Hospital