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[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #MountWaddington area
Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa32AN

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #Nanaimo
Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa32AN

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #CampbellRiver.

Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa3Aql

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #Victoria

Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa32AN

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #Cowichan. Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa3Aql

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning Overdose Advisory has been issued for #Nanaimo.

Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa32AN

[Northern Health @Northern_Health]

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Smithers. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation requiring increased amount of Naloxone.

For more information, see: https://t.co/27fJKv9GnF

For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: https://t.co/VGoeTFADWk

[Northern Health @Northern_Health]

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation. Initial test results show high concentrations of para-fluorofentanyl (twice as strong as fentanyl).

For more information, see: https://t.co/tqQnvEPczl

For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: https://t.co/VGoeTFADWk

[Island Health @VanIslandHealth]

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for Victoria. Find information on supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services & more: https://t.co/yU4NJa32AN

[FNHA @fnha]

FYI for those in the Fraser Valley area and affected by recent flooding conditions.

[Fraser Health @Fraserhealth]

Live in eastern Fraser Valley? Know your local care options:
👩‍⚕️ Family doctors or nurse practitioners might have appointments for urgent medical concerns.
📞 Health care advice? Fraser Health Virtual Care at 1-800-314-0999, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. After hours? Call 8-1-1

[FNHA @fnha]

Southern regions of British Columbia are currently experiencing flooding and travel disruptions as a powerful atmospheric river brings record-breaking rainfall.

Learn how you can stay safe and informed: https://t.co/NJwczZSxSp

[FNHA @fnha]

FYI for those in the Northwest region of Northern Health.

[Northern Health @Northern_Health]

Northern Health and @fnha have issued a drug advisory for the Northwest region of Northern Health. Several “Down” samples submitted for drug checking have tested positive for Medetomidine.

Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative which can cause an increase in complex overdose events and fatal overdose. Drugs containing Medetomidine can cause deep and prolonged sedation with very low or no pulse.

Overdose symptoms may require multiple doses of naloxone or may not respond to naloxone.

Increased risk of overdose through smoking, injection, or snorting.

For more information, see: https://t.co/LvgwBGrgTB

For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: https://t.co/qDPEnIGFX0

[FNHA @fnha]

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Sumas River, Lower Fraser tributaries (including Chilliwack, Skagit & Coquihalla Rivers), and surrounding areas near Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and east through Manning Park.

Stay up to date on flooding status: https://t.co/6ss70FkDAf

[Northern Health @Northern_Health]

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: https://t.co/YHVvE4ZqJE

For information on other overdose prevention resources, see: https://t.co/qDPEnIGFX0

[FNHA @fnha]

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

[FNHA @fnha]

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

[VCH Research Institute @VCHResearch]

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

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

The Tsunami Advisory for all Tsunami Notification Zones in #BC has been CANCELLED. More info: https://t.co/aWYxgScHsW. #BCTsunami

[FNHA @fnha]

FYI read, share and know your zone.

[EmergencyInfoBC @EmergencyInfoBC]

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 updates & follow instructions from local authorities: https://t.co/HarPMOqXk0 #BCTsunami

[Can-SOLVE CKD Network - Le réseau Can-SOLVE CKD @cansolveckd]

“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