Tag: harm reduction
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Results in from external review: Statement from President Hall
We now have the results of an external review initiated in the wake of Sidney McIntyre-Starko’s passing, conducted by lawyer…
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Interim report from the Special Advisor on Overdose Prevention & Response
In July 2024, I was appointed Special Advisor to the Provost on Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. Since then, I’ve…
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Toxic Drug advisory
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Mar. 11-18, 2025. Drug poisonings are increasing in Greater…
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University of Victoria supports coroner’s inquest
The University of Victoria (UVic) welcomes the BC Coroners Service’s recent announcement of an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the passing of…
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Response to Provincial Post-Secondary Overdose Prevention and Response Taskforce Guidelines
A statement from UVic President Hall on the recommendations from the Provincial Post-Secondary Overdose Prevention and Response Taskforce.
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Brain injury after overdose
UVic researcher Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera is leading an effort to shine the light on an epidemic¬ underlying the toxic drug…
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How we learn from Sidney McIntyre-Starko’s death
Message from President Kevin Hall On Jan. 23, 2024, Sidney McIntyre-Starko—a first-year student living in residence—was exposed to BC’s toxic…
