Northern Health participated in the 54th annual All Native Basketball Tournament last month by setting up general health screenings, mental health screenings, and information booths for aboriginal health, the STOP (seek and treat for optimal prevention) HIV/AIDS program, environmental health, and more.
In this edition of her CEO video blog, Cathy Ulrich explores Northern Health’s involvement at the tournament. Cathy speaks with Angela Szabo, Home and Community Care Manager for the northwest, and Bill Wesley, a participant in the health screenings at the event.
About Cathy Ulrich
Cathy became NH president and chief executive officer in 2007, following five years as vice president, clinical services and chief nursing officer for Northern Health. Before the formation of Northern Health, she worked in a variety of nursing and management positions in Northern B.C., Manitoba, and Alberta. Most of her career has been in rural and northern communities where she has gained a solid understanding of the unique health needs of rural communities. Cathy has a nursing degree from the University of Alberta, a master’s degree in community health sciences from the University of Northern BC, and is still actively engaged in health services research, teaching and graduate student support.
