Health Care

Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years and older with no symptoms.

Northern Health issued a drug advisory for Prince George for a light purple pebble-like substance.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reporting a potential exposure to measles at UHNBC. According to the BCCDC's measles exposures page, the potential exposure happened at the patient elevators in UHNBC on August 12th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 

September 19-21 will bring plenty of hockey action to the CN Centre, both inside and outside the arena. The Spirit of the North Healthcare foundation is hosting Prince George's first Hockeyfest in the CN Centre parking lot, a travelling street hockey tournament fundraiser that weekend. 

The Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC (APBC) says the mental health crisis continues it’s having a lasting impact on the service’s members. According to the union, approximately 30 per cent of their members (including paramedics and dispatchers) are either off work battling mental health or are still continuing to work while receiving treatment.  

This year, nine paramedics have passed away. The agency noted while some of the deaths were due to health issues or accidents, many of their members died by suicide – deaths likely connected to the job’s many stressors.

Province-wide, 292 people lost their lives due to toxic drugs in May and June – that equates to nearly five deaths per day on average.So far this year, Northern Health has tallied 67 toxic drug deaths, 23 of which were recorded in Prince George.

It is recommended that eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 who have a parent, full-sibling or child with breast cancer receive a mammogram every year.Eligible individuals ages 40 to 74 without a family history of breast cancer should schedule a mammogram every two years.

The health authority noted residents who are pregnant and greater than 20 weeks into their pregnancy, are eligible for medical services at the Labour and Delivery Department at UHNBC.