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This International Overdose Awareness Day, we are honoured to share the reflections of individuals with lived and living experience who are contributing to safer, more supportive communities across Northern BC. Their leadership, resilience, and commitment are helping share more compassionate responses to the toxic drug crisis. Read their story here: stories.northernhealth.ca/st…

There has been a recent increase in toxic drug poisonings from Quesnel, BC and area. Substances circulating in community are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and require more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substances are smoked and/or injected. Read the full advisory here: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other current drug alerts and advisories for the region, visit: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

Northern Health and @fnha are issuing a Drug Advisory for the Northern Health Region. Recent drug samples of white Hydromorphine pills, sold as “Dilaudid” have tested positive for the new synthetic opioid Cychlorphine which can be 10x stronger than Fentanyl. It may require additional doses of naloxone. Cychlorphine may be present in other unregulated drugs in the Northern region. For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

Northern Health and @fnha are issuing a Toxic Drug Alert for the community of Terrace, for purple granules sold as “down” that tested positive for Cychlorphine, Medetomidine and Paraflurofentanyl (fentanyl analogue). This substance is highly toxic, causing overdoses, heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

There has been an increase in overdose events in the communities of Prince George and Quesnel. Substances circulating in community are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and lowered heart rate for prolonged periods. Overdoses are happening when the substance is smoked and/or injected. Read the full advisory here: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other current drug alerts and advisories for the region, visit: northernhealth.ca/health-top… @fnha

There has been a recent increase in toxic drug poisonings from Quesnel, BC and area. Substances circulating in community are highly toxic, causing heavy and prolonged sedation, and require more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses are happening when the substances are smoked and/or injected. Read the full advisory here: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other current drug alerts and advisories for the region, visit: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

Vaccines protect you, your family, and your community. You have the power to protect yourself, and those around you, by getting immunized. For more information, visit: healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc… letstalk.northernhealth.ca/u…

April 26 to May 2 is National Immunization Awareness Week! Did you know vaccines recommended during pregnancy are safe! When you get vaccinated while pregnant, you pass on protective proteins called antibodies to your developing baby. Once your baby is born, these antibodies provide them with short-term protection against the disease you were immunized against while pregnant. For more information on immunization and pregnancy, visit: healthlinkbc.ca/health-libra…

Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. The substance is being sold as “down” and is pink with white flecks, looking orange when crushed. This substance is highly toxic, causes heavy and prolonged sedation, and requires more naloxone to reverse. Overdoses have been reported to occur when the substance is smoked. For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

In Northern and rural communities, access matters 💙 Holter monitor testing is once again available in Tumbler Ridge, meaning heart patients can get monitored close to home. The return of this service is reducing barriers to care and helping patients keep their normal routines while getting the cardiac tests they need. 📖 Learn more in our latest story: stories.northernhealth.ca/st…

Northern Health has launched a Phase III clinical trial for chronic kidney disease, bringing advanced treatments to Northern BC. By breaking down barriers to travel and costs, the study is expanding access to new treatment options for rural and Indigenous communities. Read more about this clinical trial and how its launch marks an important step forward for health care in the North. stories.northernhealth.ca/st…

Busy days call for easy lunches. Mason jar salads are portable, flexible, and easy to customize with what you already have at home. Build once, eat all week, and level up your lunch game. 🏆 Read more ➡️stories.northernhealth.ca/st…

Apple pie in a jar? Say no more! For Nutrition Month, our dietitians are showing you a 5-minute prep for breakfast – no cooking, no fuss, and very affordable! Save this for later and give it a try 👇 Full recipe here: stories.northernhealth.ca/st…

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Smithers. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation requiring increased amount of Naloxone. For more information, see: stories.northernhealth.ca/ne… For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: northernhealth.ca/health-top…

Meet Dr. Natasha DeSousa! ✨ After years of leading emergency care in Terrace, she took on a two-year Emergency Department Leadership Fellowship at Mass General Brigham – one of the most respected programs of its kind. 🎓🌎 She returned with new skills, fresh ideas, and a passion for strengthening emergency care across Northern BC. Visit our NH Stories page to learn how her experience is helping shape the future of emergency medicine ➡️Stories.northernhealth.ca/st….