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."
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