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The new hospital in Fort St. James is now called Nats’oojeh [Nat-Soo-Jay] Hospital and Health Centre, reflecting the Dakelh First Nations heritage.

The name was chosen in consultation with the guidance of Elders and language experts from the Nak’azdli, Binche, Tl’azt’en, Yekooche and Takla First Nations. Nats’oojeh means “everyone healing” in the Dakelh language. The larger meaning is healing through medicine, holistic care, looking after loved ones and helping each other.

Seniors in Prince George will soon have access to more long-term care as construction starts on a new long-term care village.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.