B.C. Overdose Crisis
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Penticton, B.C. groups to mark 6 years since overdose public health emergency declarationSeveral non-profit organizations in Penticton are planning to hold an event on April 14, marking the six-year anniversary since the public health emergency was first declared.HealthMar 28, 2022
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Vancouver Public Library reverses staff policy on responding to overdosesLibrary, park and other city staff can now administer naloxone — but they must get trained on their own time.HealthMar 23, 2018
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B.C. funeral home hopes to curb overdoses with new youth programA B.C. funeral home is hoping to educate youth on the dangers of fentanyl with a new awareness program.HealthDec 1, 2017
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Civilians now being trained as first responders in effort to battle opioid crisis in B.C.Civilians are now being trained as first responders to help tackle the fatal opioid overdose epidemic in British Columbia.HealthNov 14, 2017
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Canada’s opioid crisis is burdening the health care system, report warnsThe opioid crisis is having a significant impact on the health system as a growing number of Canadians seek emergency hospital care for overdoses related to the potent narcotics, a report released Thursday warns.HealthSep 14, 2017
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At least 2,458 Canadians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2016: PHACAt least 2,458 Canadians died in 2016 from opioid related ovderdoses, but that number could rise.CanadaJun 6, 2017
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