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First Nations Health Authority - Health through wellness
Coast Salish Territory & BC
Joined July 2009
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a Drug Alert for the Northern Region. A purple paste/sample sold as ‘down’ has tested positive for fentanyl, benzos, and medetomidine. This sample has been linked to overdose events. For more information, see:
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Wildfires are causing evacuation alerts across the province, including in some First Nations communities. Find out where wildfire alerts are being issued: https://t.co/Eq7cimpYtu
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Air quality warnings are in effect across many regions of BC. Find out where air quality warnings are being issued near you: https://t.co/mxF47mQuf3
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The Real-Time Virtual Support program improves access to health care for rural, remote & First Nations communities by connecting people with health providers when & where they need it most: https://t.co/anOL15NL9k
@RCC_bc @fnha @ubcemed @KHo8888
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The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: https://t.co/aWYxgScHsW.
#BCTsunami
emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca
Tsunami - A magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory was CANCELLED for all B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones.
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FYI read, share and know your zone.
For Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D currently under Tsunami Advisory: • Stay out of the water. DO NOT go to the shore to observe currents or waves • Avoid low-lying coastal areas, harbors, marinas & beaches until emergency officials say it is safe • Monitor for
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“Half the people don’t have vehicles… But you’re right here. That makes a difference.” Rita from Katzie First Nation shares how close-to-home access made https://t.co/SPoououx4K possible. BC program in partnership with @fnha. 🔗Read: https://t.co/inMKIS8Ukl
#kidneyhealth
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Honouring Indigenous Women on International Women’s Day: https://t.co/i6IQJJQMFQ
#InternationalWomensDay
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Honouring Indigenous Women on International Women’s Day: https://t.co/i6IQJJQMFQ
#InternationalWomensDay
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The UBC Learning Circle is hosting a webinar about Indigenizing kidney research next week! Check out the post below for more info and to register.
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Join Dr. Damien Lee as he explores section 10 band membership, an aspect of the Indian Act that allows First Nations to determine their own membership lists. This webinar is free, and you can learn more and register at the link in the post below!
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#Alert: Does your child have an infant self-feeding device sold on AliExpress? Find out about the recall and what to do: https://t.co/DMdJdivRd7
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challenges made it difficult to access prescribed safer supply. Learn more:
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Published research led by the FNHA with Indigenous people who use substances and health planners found that community harm reduction champions, including peers, some community providers, and virtual care, went above and beyond to bridge access, but Northern-specific...
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During the pandemic, BC introduced a province-wide prescribed safer supply program to support doctors and nurse practitioners to prescribe medications to replace toxic street drugs.
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