Tag: Northern Health

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

The health authority made the decision in consultation with the Prince George RCMP to allow the treatment of a gunshot wound. It has been confirmed to MyPGNow.com the victim was a man in his 20’s.

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.

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. 

The document states 98 drowning deaths occurred province-wide in 2024, a decline of 18% when compared to 2023.  In total, our health authority tallied nine fatalities from accidental drowning last year. 

Northern Health's Northern Interior Health Unit (NIHU) will be making a move in spring 2026.  According to Northern Health, the current NIHU building will be deconstructed after the move to make space for the tower. 

The number of Covid-19 patients in Northern Health continues to climb, as the health authority has now surpassed the...

New guidelines suggest physicians advise patients' focus on goals, rather than simply weight loss. They were published by Obesity Canada...