There has been an increase in overdoses in Prince George. Overdoses may be linked to a brown and pink substance sold as DOWN, both testing positive for high concentrations of fentanyl and benzodiazepines causing sudden overdose and requiring a higher number of naloxone dosages.
People with serious mental health challenges in Terrace and the surrounding communities are benefiting from better care at the new Seven Sisters facility at Mills Memorial Hospital.
There has been an increase in overdoses in Prince George. Overdoses have been linked to injecting and smoking unknown substances requiring a higher number of Naloxone dosages to reverse. With colder temperatures, the risk of overdose can increase due to isolation and decreased tolerance due to the impacts of cold weather on the body. Identify safe locations to use, such as a local OPS or with a friend.
The Dawson Creek & District Hospital (DCDH) recently received an upgrade to its medical imaging services with the replacement of one of its two X-ray machines.
X-rays use a tiny dose of radiation to produce images of internal structures in the body. They are often used to help diagnose broken bones, look for injury or infection, or find foreign objects.