Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations |VANCOUVER – The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has concluded its investigation of a cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 13, 2024, and is notifying First Nations people in BC if and how they have been impacted.
There has been an increase in overdoses in the community of Prince George. 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.
In Canada, National Breastfeeding Week is Oct. 1-7. At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), we celebrate all opportunities to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding, and we honour all families who are taking care of little ones though life's challenges.
This is my family’s story about feeding our first child, Soren. Feeding was not as easy as I had anticipated. With the support of our local midwife, my dedicated partner, and a lactation consultant, we were able to reach our goal of feeding him my milk directly from my breasts. I hope this story can inspire others to ask for support when you need it, and accept it when it comes your way. Breastfeeding doesn’t always look exactly how we imagined it would be, but it can be a beautiful journey nonetheless.
Island Health is notifying people who dined at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill Restaurant in Courtenay (1030 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay) about a possible exposure to hepatitis A.
Interior Heath has issued a drug poisoning overdose alert for Kamloops and surrounding area due to increased fatal and ongoing non-fatal drug poisoning overdoses.
There have been a number of overdoses with severe outcomes in the Trail area. West Kootenays drug checking services have recently detected high concentrations of fentanyl, fluorofentanyl, methylfentanyl, xylazine (tranquilizer) and benzodiazepines in down.
Content warning: This message contains sensitive topics. For crisis support here in BC, please contact the KUU-US Crisis Line at 1-800-588-8717 / visit our Mental Health and Wellness Support page for additional support services.
With the resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease in Canada, Island Health Public Health is encouraging everyone to ensure they’re up to date with their vaccinations. Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect yourself and your family from many preventable and potentially serious diseases; one of which, whooping cough (pertussis), is currently circulating in the region.
Vaccination is available and recommended for those at increased risk of mpox. The World Health Organization declared on Aug.14 that mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The virus has seen most of its rising cases in countries in Africa, however international travel has led to its spread on other continents, including North America.
