Good morning, I'm at Toronto Public Health this morning. Going through a...
Good morning, I'm at Toronto Public Health this morning. Going through a technical briefing now that is off-the-record. Be back shortly.
View ArticleDr. David McKeown said supervised injection sites operating for over 30...
Dr. David McKeown said supervised injection sites operating for over 30 years. Currently over 90 operating in. CDA and Europe and Australia.
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Board of Health considered Vancouver model in 2013, McKeown said.
Board of Health considered Vancouver model in 2013, McKeown said.
View ArticleMcKeown said three services - TPH, South Riverdale Health Clinic and Queen...
McKeown said three services - TPH, South Riverdale Health Clinic and Queen West will add safe injection sites to its existing facilities.
View Article"There will be no change to the exterior of the building," McKeown said.
"There will be no change to the exterior of the building," McKeown said.
View Article"The goal of all 3 agencies is to improve the health of all we work with,"...
"The goal of all 3 agencies is to improve the health of all we work with," McKeown said.
View ArticleCommunity consultations will start because required for federal approval,...
Community consultations will start because required for federal approval, McKeown said.
View ArticleQueen West Central Toronto Community Health Centre: clients who battle...
Queen West Central Toronto Community Health Centre: clients who battle substance abuse are priority client base.
View Article"We know there are clients using alone and risking overdose and experienced...
"We know there are clients using alone and risking overdose and experienced deaths," said the spokesman from QW.
View ArticleQW found 1/3 of its clients in a survey inject in public. 11% experienced an...
QW found 1/3 of its clients in a survey inject in public. 11% experienced an overdose.
View ArticleAt QW three supervised injection booths. 26,000 sq ft total space -- 500 sw....
At QW three supervised injection booths. 26,000 sq ft total space -- 500 sw. Ft. Of that would be injection space.
View ArticleWill also have a "chillout room" for users after they shoot up.
Will also have a "chillout room" for users after they shoot up.
View ArticleSouth Riverdale spokesman: 3,000 clients use needle exchange program, people...
South Riverdale spokesman: 3,000 clients use needle exchange program, people use washrooms, alleyways, doorways. May dispose needs in public
View ArticleSR: one in 10 had overdosed in last six months. Majority are homeless or in...
SR: one in 10 had overdosed in last six months. Majority are homeless or in unstable housing. sis will be integrated "discreetly."
View ArticleMax. 24-28 people anticipated using SIS program per day. Mainly existing and...
Max. 24-28 people anticipated using SIS program per day. Mainly existing and known clients.
View Article"If 206 people die each year from a plane crash, wouldn't we do something...
"If 206 people die each year from a plane crash, wouldn't we do something about it?0
View ArticleClr Joe Cressy of Drug Strategy: "Preventing overdose must be a top priority"...
Clr Joe Cressy of Drug Strategy: "Preventing overdose must be a top priority" of health in Toronto.
View Article"These programs will save lives," Cressy said. "They will move needle use...
"These programs will save lives," Cressy said. "They will move needle use from our streets...in a safe and supportive."
View Article"It is time for the City of Toronto to act," Cressy said.
"It is time for the City of Toronto to act," Cressy said.
View ArticleMcKeown said it's time to start consulting with the community....
McKeown said it's time to start consulting with the community. Recommendations from McKeown's report will go to BOH on Monday.
View ArticleFirst date to open if approved by federal government: "The timing is up to...
First date to open if approved by federal government: "The timing is up to them," McKeown said.
View ArticleCould be earliest would be this fall, depending on how long Feds take.
Could be earliest would be this fall, depending on how long Feds take.
View Article"The sooner we act, the more lives we save," said Cressy.
"The sooner we act, the more lives we save," said Cressy.
View ArticleMcKeown said police have always been apart of drug strategy and harm reduction.
McKeown said police have always been apart of drug strategy and harm reduction.
View ArticleMcKeown said he wants to make sure the community "is comfortable" with the...
McKeown said he wants to make sure the community "is comfortable" with the SIS plan they're proposing.
View Article"Drug use is in our backyards right now," Cressy said. "With one of these...
"Drug use is in our backyards right now," Cressy said. "With one of these sites proposed on my (ward) border...this is going to improve."
View Article"Public consent is not a feature of federal" approval, "public consultation is."
"Public consent is not a feature of federal" approval, "public consultation is."
View Article"People who use drugs do not travel to use," Cressy said.
"People who use drugs do not travel to use," Cressy said.
View ArticleMcKeown said he will not expand to 5 or more until they see how this pilot...
McKeown said he will not expand to 5 or more until they see how this pilot project does.
View Article"We're not looking for leadership, we're looking to help our communities,"...
"We're not looking for leadership, we're looking to help our communities," McKeown said.
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