This fall, when my partner and I learned we were expecting a little one, we were over the moon. However, this happy news quickly came with an overwhelm of information. Thankfully, I knew about what digital health tools were available to help make my experience as an expecting parent easier. I’m now over halfway through my pregnancy – here are some of the Northern Health digital health tools I’ve used so far.
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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.
