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Drug advisory: Northern Health region

Northern Health has issued a drug advisory for the Northern Health region. A round white pill sold as “Oxycocet” has tested positive for isotonitazene.
Isotonitazene or "Nitazene" is a synthetic opioid that is equal or more toxic than fentanyl and is not detected on fentanyl test strips.

Toxic drug alert: Prince George

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A colorless liquid being sold as GHB, tested positive for fentanyl and has been linked to increased sedation, confusion and opioid poisoning like symptoms. Use caution when using this substance through any route.

Toxic drug alert: Dawson Creek

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Dawson Creek. A bright pink pill being sold as fentanyl has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring naloxone and/or hospitalization. Overdoses occur when the substance is consumed orally, inhaled or injected. Use caution when using substance through any route.

Northern Health reboots CLICK for Babies™ with launch of Period of PURPLE Crying program

Between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2025, new parents and caregivers of newborns and 2-month-old infants in the Northern Health region will receive a handmade purple knitted or crocheted cap. Along with the caps, nurses and midwives will provide Period of PURPLE Crying ® Program standard education and resources about preventing traumatic head injury due to child maltreatment to families in maternity units and during 2-month child health clinics.

The Northern Health region is awaiting the 2025 New Year's baby

Every New Year’s Day, Northern Health monitors its hospitals and labour and delivery units for the birth of New Year’s babies across the region.

Watch this page for updates on the birth of 2025 New Year’s babies in communities across the North.

Prince George's New Year's Baby is a boy!

Toxic drug alert: Fort St. John

Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Fort St. John. A pink chunk sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring hospitalization. Overdoses occur when the substance is smoked. Use caution when using substance through any route.