Island Health warns of increased overdose risk - Victoria Times Colonist
Island Health has issued a drug poisoning advisory, warning of an increased risk of overdose in GreaterVictoria and Campbell River.
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Deputy provincial health officer to step into Island Health role
Dr. Réka Gustafson will be Island Health’s next chief medical health officer.
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Dr. Richard Stanwick, a top public health official, retires - Victoria Times Colonist
Stanwick is retiring at age 72; he has worked in public health on Vancouver Island since 1995
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Letters April 14: Drug-poisoning deaths; helping the Legions; premier's bricks
Men are dying at an alarming rate, accounting for 86 per cent of illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2020. Drug poisoning deaths are surging during the pandemic, and First Nations people are disproportionately affected, experiencing deaths 5.6 times the rate of other B.C. residents. The people we lost were sons, daughters, parents, and friends. We remember those who have died as a result of the toxic drug supply and acknowledge the grief felt by their families and friends. We recognize the courage of family members, loved ones, care providers and others who continue to support people who use su...
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