Overdose advisory: Terrace
There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Terrace, linked to purple and blue drugs. Overdoses are occurring when these drugs are smoked and injected.
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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.
Improving patient care for residents in Quesnel and the surrounding areas – Quesnel Maternity Clinic opens at GR Baker Hospital
Maternity clients in Quesnel and the surrounding areas are now being supported by a team of care providers at the newly opened Quesnel Maternity Clinic, located at GR Baker Hospital.
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.
New Fort St. James hospital to open for patients
People in Fort St. James and area will have enhanced access to health care in state-of-the-art surroundings when their new hospital opens on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
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!