Tag: harm reduction
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Transformative degree helps grad bring together care, justice and public health
Andrea Figueroa is completing a Master of Public Health at UVic with a focus on Indigenous health. They are originally…
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Toxic drug advisory Oct. 24, 2025
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Oct. 24-30, 2025.
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Toxic drug advisory Sept. 24, 2025
Island Health has issued a toxic drug advisory for Greater Victoria Sept. 24-30, 2025.
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Introducing a whole-campus approach to substance-use health
Today, UVic is releasing the Substance Use Health Strategy: A whole-campus approach to safety and well-being — an important step…
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UVic launches new emergency contact procedures
After a thoughtful review, the university is introducing new emergency contact procedures for faculty, staff and students.
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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…