Overdose Response

• EMS crews have saved 18 patients using Alberta’s overdose response app

  The Digital Overdose Response Service app allows people who are using opioids alone to be monitored and have EMS respond if they become unconscious and need medical help.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
  
• EMS responded to 85 opioid-related calls in Edmonton over 4 days in July

  Alberta Health Services said EMS responded to 85 opioid-related calls in the Edmonton zone from July 11 to 14.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2021
  
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• Edmonton social agency calls for urgent action on overdose crisis: ‘We need to respond’

  Boyle Street Community Services is calling on government, police and Alberta Health Services to help create a coordinated emergency response to the overdose crisis.

  Health

  May 25, 2021
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• City of Vancouver funds overdose response team

  The team began as a pilot project in August 2019 and will now be overseen by Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Capt. Jonathan Gormick.

  News

  Apr 7, 2021