Devon is a peer worker who provides overdose prevention and harm reduction supports to those living in shelters and supportive housing. As someone who had his own life saved at an overdose prevention site, he understands the value of these services and it’s important to him that others understand the facts.
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Health & Wellness
With B.C.’s ongoing toxic drug crisis., it’s more important than ever to know how to recognize the signs of an overdose and what to do if someone needs help.
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Health & Wellness
Mosquitoes in Canada can carry viruses that may cause serious illness in humans. Here are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
/stories/protect-yourself-mosquito-borne-diseases-bc-and-canada
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Community & Culture
Learn how IH and partners are remembering, healing and finding hope together.
/stories/ih-works-partners-continue-dialogue-toxic-drug-crisis
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Community & Culture
Learn how Nelson and Interior Health partnered to educate people on the dangers of extreme heat.
/stories/cooler-kind-care-extreme-heat-story-nelson
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Community & Culture
Learn about Nadine's path to sobriety, shaped by intergenerational trauma, poverty, loss, addiction and, ultimately, by love.
/stories/what-worked-me-nadines-journey-counselling-culture-and-healing
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Community & Culture
A handcrafted basket by Elder Sally Wynja will inspire artwork at the new Cariboo Memorial Hospital, reflecting Indigenous culture, healing and community voices
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