Posted On: Friday, May 28th, 2021
Join REACH Nexus and MAP Health for Ending HIV in Canada Together, We’re Ready! Thuis special research program launch features Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. Date: June 2 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Click to register Speakers: Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Sean B. Rourke, Director,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 28th, 2021
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Support for the community Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances, including up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information Overdose event tracking The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 17th, 2021
Join the HIV Legal Network for their ninth Symposium on HIV, law, and human rights. Date: June 17 Time: 930 AM – 1 PM Pacific time Click to register
Posted On: Friday, May 14th, 2021
Check the latest drug alerts for people who use substances. The linked page has up to date information on: • overdose alerts • overdose prevention sites • safety information • drug checking information The weekly overdose dashboard provides provincial and regional information on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BC Emergency Health Service)… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 13th, 2021
Minister Mike Farnworth Assistant Deputy Minister Wayne Rideout Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Via Email: [email protected]; [email protected] May 13, 2021 Dear Minister Farnworth and Assistant Deputy Minister Rideout, RE: Joint Letter to Provincial Government Regarding Unauthorized Police Enforcement of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on May 1, 2021 We are writing to follow up… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 10th, 2021
Which provinces are on track to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030? Learn, in Progress Toward Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Canada 2021 Report from Action Hepatitis Canada. The report looks at six considerations: Elimination planning Hepatitis C testing Hepatitis C testing to treatment link Hepatitis C treatment Hepatitis C prevention Hepatitis B prevention Download here… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 10th, 2021
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-diverse folks in the United States, and the day in what’s commonly call Canada is recognized on October 4. This day is also known as Red Dress Day (). Members of the Indigenous Women’s Council has shared that they… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 7th, 2021
BC’s weekly overdose dashboard of provincial and regional overdose activity provides updates on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) • Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) • Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) • Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 7th, 2021
The Four Directions team at FNHA is offering province wide Not Just Naloxone (NJN) Train the Trainer workshops this summer. Kindly share this opportunity to anyone in your networks that may be interested. This training is geared towards any interested individuals who are in a position to talk about substance use or who support people… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 30th, 2021
BC’s weekly overdose dashboard of provincial and regional overdose activity provides updates on: • Illegal drug overdoses attended by paramedics (BCEHS) • Illicit drug toxicity deaths (BCCS defined) • Mortality rate maps by Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) • Severity of ingestion poisoning calls coded in most severe category at time of ambulance dispatch (provincial… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 30th, 2021
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
