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The new state-of-the-art hospital in Terrace has reached another important milestone as it has been gifted a Tsimshian name, Ksyen Regional Hospital, Terrace. The name recognizes the territory in which the hospital was built and the region it serves. Local First Nations and municipal leaders had discussions together about the naming of the hospital. It was agreed that a Tsimshian name proposed by the Kitsumkalum First Nation would be the name submitted to be approved by the Northern Health Board of Directors and the Province.
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A purple drug sold as “down” has tested positive for high levels of fentanyl and bromazolam (benzodiazepine), and has been linked to an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince George. Overdoses are occurring when the drug is smoked and injected.
There has been an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince Rupert linked to drugs sold as “down”. Overdoses occurring when drugs are smoked, individuals require multiple doses of naloxone to reverse.

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In spring 2024, Northern Health was pleased to partner with the Pacific Public Health Foundation to provide the Falls Prevention and Healthy Aging Grant.