Podcasts about Vancouver Coastal Health

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control issued a reminder to prepare for summer heat after Environment Canada warned of an incoming early season heat event in southern B.C. Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer Dr. Michael Schwandt answers questions about the health effects of extreme heat as we ask viewers what can be done to help people adapt to heat events. Jen Miles is a planner at the City of Kelowna.

In this episode we are speaking with Tyrone Barnes about his unique journey in discovering the field of music therapy and his influential work with families and youth. Tyrone also shares his vision for People's Music Therapy along with the profession of music therapy in Canada. Here is a little more about Tyrone: Tyrone was born on the unceded homelands of the Katzie First Nation in what is now Maple Ridge, BC. He is a neurodivergent cis man of mixed Black ancestry who's ancestors were brought to North America by way of the transatlantic slave trade. His family arrived in early Canada as escapees, eventually settling in Alberta. Tyrone's music therapy practice includes a combination of music and philosophy reflecting the various continents he has travelled to and studied on including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Tyrone's clinical experience includes working with: incarcerated youth and adults with the Ministry of Child & Family Development and Downtown Community Court; in treatment and recovery of addiction with Vancouver Coastal Health; with children diagnosed with ADHD and other behavioural challenges with the Vancouver School Board; geriatrics with Fraser Health as well as with youth and adults diagnosed with ASD throughout the community. Graduating from Capilano University's Bachelor of Music Therapy Program in the Fall of 2016, Tyrone's practice is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, social justice, and intersectional approach. He is the Director and Founder of Peoples Music Therapy. Tyrone loves spending time with his family, travelling, baking sourdough, and listening to Hip-hop.Sing it Girls program InformationBeyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy ThompsonAdrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for SupervisionCathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.Author of: The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground UpBuy Now!Publications:"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for young women to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada.

 MONOLOGUE Canada's Liberal Sellout to the Communist Dragon NEWSMAKER Carney and the legacy media are high on anti-American hysteria https://www.junonews.com/p/op-ed-carney-and-the-legacy-media   Sue-Ann Levy Investigative Journalist with Juno News. Author of “Underdog: Confessions of a Right-Wing, Gay Jewish Muckraker” KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR MONEY Canadians win when politicians compete on tax cuts https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-canadians-win-when-politicians-compete-on-tax-cuts Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation www.taxpayer.ca IN DEFENSE OF WOMEN Amy Hamm fired by Vancouver Coastal Health after 13 years of employment as a registered nurse https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-bc-nurse-amy-hamm-fired-from-nursing-position-without-severance Maureen Sullivan caWsbar Steering Committee member MONOLOGUE The Death of Justice: How Canada's Courts Just Declared War on the Vaccine-Injured NEWSMAKER Smith did a good thing ontariffs... no wonder the Left hates her https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/nelson-smith-did-a-good-thing-on-tariffs-no-wonder-the-left-hates-her/63414   Chris Nelson is a Calgary-based regular commentator on Alberta politics OPEN LINES ADAM ZIVO SAYS Serbia is roaring for revolution  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g8v32q30o Adam Zivo, Freelance Writer, National Post Columnist reports live from Serbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham explore the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance and how shorter courses of antibiotics are reshaping prescribing practices. The conversation builds on insights from the CMAJ practice article “Five things to know about shorter courses of antibiotics” co-authored by Dr. Maria Ivankovic, an emergency physician at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto.Dr. Ivankovic explains why shorter courses of antibiotics are as effective as longer ones for many common infections and how this approach can reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance and adverse effects for patients. She highlights key conditions with strong evidence for shorter durations and discusses practical strategies for implementing these changes in practice.Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Alberta, broadens the discussion by examining the current state of antimicrobial resistance in Canada and globally. She explores the drivers of resistance, including unnecessary and inappropriate antibiotic use. Dr. Saxinger introduces the concept of the antibiotic footprint as an analogue to the carbon footprint, encouraging physicians to consider the collective impact of their prescribing decisions.This episode provides actionable advice for physicians looking to balance patient care with stewardship practices, helping to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations.To learn more about exciting physician careers from our sponsor, Vancouver Coastal Health, visit vch.ca/jobyouwantJoin us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

What if a simple policy change could dramatically decrease road injuries and elevate community well-being? Dr. Michael Schwandt, Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, helps us unravel the transformative potential of a 30 km/hour speed limit on residential streets in British Columbia. We examine how this seemingly small adjustment could significantly reduce traffic fatalities and injuries, while fostering a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians alike. From debunking misconceptions about cycling to advocating for safer infrastructure, this episode reveals the multifaceted strategies essential for creating more inviting communities. We explore the implications of transportation policies, such as the often-overlooked dangers of right turns on red lights, and discuss the collaboration needed between local governments and public health authorities to champion safe cycling and pedestrian practices. Tune in to discover how these changes could not only revolutionize safety but also enhance mental and physical well-being across communities.Share your BikeSense with us! Send us a text message.***********************************************The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia.Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! To find out about BCCC's projects and add your voice to the chorus please visit BCCycling.ca

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham speak with Dr. Sarina Isenberg and Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass about the emotional and systemic challenges surrounding early pregnancy loss care in Canada. The conversation builds on themes from the recent CMAJ article, “Diagnosis and management of early pregnancy loss,” in which the authors advocate for a dedicated EPL pathway to care that bypasses the emergency department.Dr. Isenberg shares her personal experiences with early pregnancy loss and the stark disparity in care she received—from a lack of empathy in an emergency room to comprehensive support in a specialized clinic. Her story underscores the spectrum of care needed, particularly access to emotional support during one of the most vulnerable times in a patient's life.Dr. Tunde-Byass, co-author of the CMAJ article and an obstetrician at North York General Hospital, highlights the success of dedicated early pregnancy loss clinics, which provide timely diagnosis, options for management, and a supportive environment. She emphasizes that emergency departments, often overstretched and lacking privacy, are not designed for the unique needs of early pregnancy loss patients. Instead, she argues for dedicated spaces staffed by trained personnel, including nurses and counselors, who can provide both medical care and emotional support.Together, they explore practical solutions, including integrated care pathways outside of emergency departments, self-referral options, and the provision of bereavement resources. Dr. Tunde-Byass advocates for a holistic approach that could be standardized across Canadian hospitals, enabling patients to access sensitive, informed care without the retraumatization that often comes from repeating their stories in high-stress environments.To learn more about exciting physician careers from our sponsor, Vancouver Coastal Health, visit vch.ca/jobyouwantFor more information from our sponsor, visit rainbowhealthontario.caJoin us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

Seg 1: What's hiding in the Vatican's Archives? Massimo Franco was the first person not inducted by the Vatican who was granted unprecedented access to its Apostolic Archive. Guest: Massimo Franco, Italian Writer and Author of “Secretum” Seg 2: Should we require ID to access Porn online? The Federal Conservative Party has signaled their intent to change laws for porn websites age verification process. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: It's Budget Day! It's Budget Day and the Finance Minister is making the promise of a bigger deficit. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What's it like being NASA's first Canadian astronaut? Canada is about to send a man to deep space as part of NASA's artemis 2 project. What Do you think would be going through his head? Guest: Colonel Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Astronaut and Team member of Artemis 2, the NASA led mission that will fly around the moon. Seg 5: Is plastic recycling a scam? Plastic pollution is a critical global environmental crisis, marked by the improper disposal of over 90% of plastics from 1950 to 2015. The ubiquity of plastic waste is alarming, extending from ocean and roadways to the very air, food, and water consumed by humans. Guest: Chelsea Linsley, Staff Attorney at the Center for Climate Integrity and Author of the Report “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling” Seg 6: Why did BC decide not to proceed with amending the Land Act? The B.C. government's decision to reverse proposed Land Act amendments was driven, in part, by significant public backlash. Minister Nathan Cullen attributed this backlash to "dog-whistle politics" and the deliberate spread of misinformation. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Seg 7: Why do serial killers become eligible for parole? Conditional release, including parole, allows individuals to leave custody before completing their full sentence, serving a portion of the community under supervision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Seg 8: Why is BC closing its only mental health and addictions centre for youth? The Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre, a unique three-week residential program for teens addressing addictions and mental health issues, is set to close after seven years of operation. Guest: Dr. Marius Welgemoed, Medical Director of Mental Health and Substance Use and Head of Psychiatry for Vancouver Coastal Health's Coastal Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre, a unique three-week residential program for teens addressing addictions and mental health issues, is set to close after seven years of operation. Guest: Dr. Marius Welgemoed, Medical Director of Mental Health and Substance Use and Head of Psychiatry for Vancouver Coastal Health's Coastal Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down? Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How BCI is helping people control objects with their minds The realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility. Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program Seg 2: Are commercial vehicles an accident waiting to happen? Police and partner agencies conducted a major commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford and got some ridiculous results. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria:  The Throne Speech in the legislature with a consensus ranging from thin to pathetic. The information is Vague, even by the standards of throne speeches. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: BC has a bunch of new Family Doctors, but can you get one? BC has a whole bunch of new family doctors, but where are they practicing, and how do you get in with one? Guest: Dr. Tahmeena Ali, President of BC Family Doctors Seg 5: Should municipalities control how people behave at town meetings? Why are local residents becoming unruly at town hall meetings? Guest: Colin Ferguson, Mayor of Silverton Seg 6: How do Canadians shop for groceries? On average, Canadians make 7.20 monthly trips to the grocery store, signifying a substantial 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018. Guest: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator for Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Seg 7: Why BC needs a youth mental health and addictions center There is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down? Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join, Aaron Pete, and guest Teresa Liu-Ambrose, a renowned physical therapy professor at the University of British Columbia, as they delve into the  vital importance of physical exercise, particularly for the elderly, and the essential roles that cardio, strength training, diet, and sleep hygiene play in maintaining overall health. From debunking common myths about melatonin and nightcaps to examining the effects of COVID-19 on the brains of aging adults, Teresa Liu-Ambrose provides insights on safe exercises that are key to preserving cognitive functions as we age.Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, Professor, is a physical therapist and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia, Department of Physical Therapy. She is Co-Director of the Centre for Aging SMART at Vancouver Coastal Health and is Director of Vancouver Falls Prevention Clinic. Dr. Liu-Ambrose's research focuses on understanding the role of exercise in promoting cognitive and mobility outcomes in older adults. Her research findings have been implemented into clinical practice, community programs, and international practice guidelines or recommendations to promote healthy aging. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and a member of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Royal Society of Canada.Support the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

VCH's role in the Copper in Transit study (research, findings), copper's antimicrobial/antiviral properties as well as VCH's previous work integrating and studying copper in health care settings. Guest: Dr. Marthe Charles - medical microbiologist - Vancouver Coastal Health

Registered dietitian Lillian Yin joins us to talk about why weight discrimination is so harmful. She shares her vision for a nourishing future of public health and nutrition, as well as practical ways to challenge weight bias and discrimination in our daily lives and areas of work. Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We've decided to release bonus content from three episodes. This standalone bonus episode features more from Lillian Yin who works at Vancouver Coastal Health and who was a reflective guest on Episode 5 Disrupting Food Insecurity & Fat Phobia.(00:00) Introduction(02:41) Interview with Lillian YinEpisode Guest: Lillian Yin is of East-Asian descent with roots in Taiwan and China. As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, she has been privileged to serve in spaces across the spectrum of life, from infancy and pregnancy, through adolescence and older adult years, and various areas of the health system ranging from acute and primary care to community and public health. Recently, she joined the Health Promotion Team at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority as Team Lead to support the public health team in doing more upstream, health promotion work, addressing the social determinants, root causes of health and challenging dominant cultures which fuel the systems we live, work, and play in. Her principles of care are framed by social justice, equity, strength-based and cultural safety. Driven by her passion to advance social justice and achieve health equity within the wider system through collective action, she is currently pursuing a Master in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.Learn more: Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia (Sabrina Strings, 2019)Weight Bias & Stigma (UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health)The Focus is on Health, Not Weight (Vancouver Coastal Health, 2019)Episode Credits: This episode is produced by Rebecca Cheff, Carolina Jimenez, and our host Bernice Yanful (NCCDH). Special thanks to our episode guest Lillian Yin. Coordination of communications, webpage development and dissemination are led by Caralyn Vossen (NCCDH). Thanks to Claire Betker and the rest of the NCCDH team for their support. Technical production and original music by Chris Perry. Artwork by comet art + design.Mind the Disruption is a podcast by the NCCDH. Visit https://nccdh.ca/learn/podcast/ to learn more about the podcast and our work.The NCCDH is hosted by St. Francis Xavier University. This podcast is made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada through funding for the NCCDH. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.Established in 2005, the NCCDH is one of the six National Collaborating Centres (NCCs) for Public Health that work together to promote the use of scientific research and other knowledge to strengthen public health practices, programs and policies in Canada. For more information, visit the NCCPH website.

Meaghan Thumath is a practicing nurse, clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and the regional director of communicable disease control at Vancouver Coastal Health. She holds a Masters of Science in public health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford as a Trudeau scholar.Meaghan is an active member of the World Health Organization's WHO Emergencies Programme (WHE) with recent deployments to support the COVID-19 response in South Africa and the Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I invited Meaghan on the program to share her expertise on the topic of harm reduction policies here in North America. During our time together, we talk about her experience as a street nurse, her own purview on the topic of substance abuse, and her hope of a dignified national approach to assist our growing homeless and addicted populations worldwide.Meaghan's love and attention to our world's most marginalized communities is even more impressive than her storied experience and education. I hope you learn as much from her as I did.Watch Episode: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truethirty.substack.com/subscribe

Copper has long been used in cooking, roofing, and making beautiful jewelry. It's also a key component in the transition to an electrified future, and its antimicrobial superpower is the focus of scientific study. As copper works behind the scenes to stop the spread of germs, what will it mean for public health over the next hundred years? We talk to Dr. Marthe Charles, Head Of Division Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control at Vancouver Coastal Health, about the role of copper in public health and Catherine Adair, Manager of Community Development at Teck about their work to ensure that Copper Stops the Spread.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we are joined by Krista James. Krista is a lawyer, writer, feminist, and community organizer. Krista most recently served twelve years as the National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law before starting a new role in January 2023 as a Policy Director at Vancouver Coastal Health. Krista gives us a behind the scenes perspective of what it looks like to work in nonprofit leadership. She poses an important conversation: how can we redefine human resources to think more holistically about individuals? Krista also shares how she found alignment in her career and the importance of determining the work you enjoy doing and where your talents lie. Connect with Krista on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram @offthetrackspodcast, check out our website offthetrackspodcast.com, or connect with us by emailing podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com. Thanks for taking some time to step off the tracks with us! – Erin & Piper – Did you know there are free and confidential mental health supports available to law students, paralegals, and lawyers in every province and territory? Click here to learn more and access services.

Let's talk about Canada's new alcohol consumption guidelines!Dr. Michael Schwandt is a researcher, public health physician, and Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer.Tamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.

Meet Trevor Walsh, a Counsellor at Vancouver Coastal Health who also has his own private Enneagram based counselling practice. This is a long episode and I just couldn't cut any of it because I so enjoyed the places our conversation took us. Trevor manifests components of all three instinctual drives and has historically identified as SP. We also talk alot about Meyer's Briggs typology and why this INTJ tests as an INFJ. We also talk about psychedelics and how these may impact the nervous system in different types. Enjoy the journey! You can contact Trevor to work with him at trevorwalsh.ca You can contact Kara at enneagramblindspots.com with any comments, questions, or if you would like to work with her.

The Province is making changes to help keep British Columbians safe, launching a new Safer Communities Action Plan with immediate steps that will strengthen enforcement to keep those who commit repeat violent offences off our streets, and strengthen services to build safe, healthy communities for everyone.The new measures respond to a rise in repeat violent offending linked to unintended impacts of federal law changes and subsequent Supreme Court decisions, and increased mental-health and addiction challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the toxic drug crisis.“Being compassionate, concerned and taking action on mental-health and addiction issues does not mean that we have to accept repeated criminal behaviour or violence,” said Premier David Eby. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. We are making changes to bring key groups together to keep people and communities safe – ensuring those who commit violent acts face consequences, and creating as many opportunities as possible for them to address mental-health and addiction issues to break the cycle of a life in and out of jail.”The Safer Communities Action Plan lays out concrete steps at the provincial level to make communities safer under two tracks: enforcement, and intervention services. Each initiative is structured to improve co-ordination between law enforcement, community service organizations, justice system actors, health providers and people who are recovering from addiction and mental-health challenges in a collaborative, co-ordinated approach to address the issues people are seeing in their communities.New measures announced include:launching new repeat violent offender co-ordinated response teams, made up of police, and dedicated prosecutors and probation officers;expanding mental-health crisis response teams into more communities so police can focus on crime, and people in crisis are met early on by health-care workers and community members;taking the next steps in creating a new model of addictions care at St. Paul's Hospital so people can seamlessly move from crisis response in the emergency room, to detox, to treatment services, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care, with plans to expand this model in the future;opening 10 new Indigenous Justice Centres to provide culturally appropriate support for Indigenous Peoples involved in the justice system to address the root causes of their involvement in the system and help them break the cycle;going after the houses, cars and luxury goods of high-level organized criminals who profit on misery by introducing “unexplained wealth order” legislation in spring 2023; andbuilding public confidence in the prosecution system with new direction from the attorney general to prosecutors to implement a clear and understandable approach to bail for repeat violent offenders within the existing federal law. The new policy will take effect on Nov. 22, 2022. https://depictions.media/premier-eby-takes-action-to-keep-people-communities-safe/

Pawley has an eye opening conversation with Guy Felicella.  As a person in recovery,  Guy works for Vancouver Coastal Health, Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction and the BC Centre on Substance Use.  In addition, Guy attends various school districts and post secondary institutions to educate students on addiction.More info on Guy:www.guyfelicella.comInterested in hiring Pawley as public speaker? Go here:www.threequartercomedy.comRecovery Cast on Social:https://www.facebook.com/Recoverycast/https://twitter.com/Recoverycastpod

The B.C. Wildfire Service's Jean Strong provides an update on the wildfires in B.C. The First Nations' Emergency Services Society's Brendan Mercer discusses efforts to reduce wildfire risk. Vancouver Coastal Health's Dr. Mark Lysyshyn and UBC's Stephen Hoption Cann answer questions about monkeypox.

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging. This is the final episode in the series focusing on the 6 conversations from Peter Block's work. We've journeyed through invitation, possibility, ownership, dissent and commitment. Now, we land the plane with the gifts conversation. These conversations are designed to occur in small groups, seeking to produce transformation in communities.You can find more about the conversations in Peter's book, Community: Structure of Belonging, and from these videos on Peter's website.The recited poem was written by your host, Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp:I saw the owl again tonight Wings spread like silver fingers A screechDeep diveMaking all the rabbits scatter When I was little It was all bramble and trees out here And you never heard the highway Which now gives the feel of a distant raging river whose torrents crest their way through the thick foliageWith it's perfectly manicured trails Back then the tree in the front yard was as high as the houseNow it towers above the roofA foot for every year Evergreen and growing My homeMy heartIs a great owl hiding between the crush of traffic and the deciduous saplingsHunter and prey equal in sizeHoot hoot hooting With the tensions of timeDr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson is an award-winning organizational development leader and scholar who centers equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all she does. Throughout her career, which has spanned the public, private and non-profit sectors, she has helped people and organizations build capacity for transformational change to advance EDI and belonging in workplaces and society. On January 5th, 2022, Yabome was named SFU's first Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion. Yabome served as the Chief People Officer for the British Columbia Lotteries Corporation, Executive Director of Organizational Development for Fraser Health, and Regional Lead of Organizational Development for Vancouver Coastal Health, as well as a leader of several provincial leadership development and engagement healthcare committees. She is also the founder of Supporting Learning and Development Consulting Inc., which has helped mission-driven organizations, including SFU, UBC and Lululemon, advance leadership, organizational development and processes for systemic and social change.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

This week Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill aimed at stemming the state's overdose crisis. The bill was a way to explore supervised consumption or injection sites. Those sites would allow people to consume drugs under medical supervision to prevent an overdose. Scott says this is not the right strategy for Vermont.

Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. In particular, the cognitive losses that can be associated with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Anosognosia is a medical term meaning 'to not know a disease.' This occurs for people with brain injuries as well as mental illness, and means someone is literally unaware of their own mental health condition or they can't see it accurately. This lack of insight is not a rejection of a diagnosis or denial because they don’t want to face the facts, but an honest inability to consciously to see and understand that their behaviours and experiences are indicators of something wrong. While it's a common symptom, it's also one of the more difficult aspects to understand for those who have never experienced it. What causes anosognosia? How do people put their hands up and ask for help if they can't see it? What are the cognitive losses associated with schizophrenia and what can people do about them? These are some of the questions we'll be tackling on this episode with Dr. Mahesh Menon, a clinical psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, and based at the BC Psychosis Program and the Mood Disorders Program at UBC Hospital. Additional Resources Mahesh Menon Bio (https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/mahesh-menon/) Anosognosia (https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Anosognosia) Eliminating Barriers to the Treatment of Mental Illness (https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/key-issues/anosognosia) Lack of Insight Into One's Mental Illness or Anosognosia (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/recovery-road/202108/lack-insight-ones-mental-illness-or-anosognosia) Cognitive Remediation Programs in BC (https://www.bcss.org/bringing-cognitive-remediation-to-british-columbia/) “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help” – book by Dr. Xavier Amador (https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Sick-Dont-Need-Help-dp-0985206705/dp/0985206705) “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help” – TedTalk by Dr. Xavier Amador (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM) Cognitive Losses in Schizophrenia (https://livingwithschizophreniauk.org/cognitive-symptoms-schizophrenia/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest - Dr. Mark Lysyshyn - Deputy chief medical health officer Vancouver Coastal Health

Kevonnie Whyte is a Business Analyst at Vancouver Coastal Health with the Clinical Systems and Transformation Project.  Whether it is consulting with the City of Vancouver as apart of their Racial and Ethno-Cultural Advisory Committee, or organizing Stratagem - Vancouver's premier Workplace Social Justice Conference, Kevonnie has stayed true to her passion for working with organizations to ensure inclusive workplaces for marginalized communities. As an International Leader of Tomorrow Scholar at UBC, she completed her bachelor's in sociology in 2017 where she focused on understanding how social systems intersect to result in layers of discrimination against minority groups. Since then, she has deepened an understanding through participating in systems change workshops as an SFU Beedie School of Business Radius Fellow; working as a board member of the National Congress of Black Women Foundation as well being the Outreach director for the Black in BC Mutual Aid team which has supported over 500 black folks in BC with emergency funds during COVID-19. Kevonnie is passionate about moving into a role in human capital management where she can deliver on her commitments to supporting BIPOC and build diversity, equity and inclusion programs. You can learn more about Kevonnie Whyte here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevonniewhyte/ Follow #3UNIQUES here: https://linktr.ee/3UNIQUES 

Top stories today: Civil rights groups concerned over restrictions Yesterday the Premier of BC announced that audits in the form of counterattack style road checks would commence to curb the spread of COVID. Well, some aren't too thrilled about it. Christy Clark faces the law Christy Clark was the latest person to testify in the Cullen commission. What did she have to say?  BC without 4/20, again Is it even British Columbia without an annual 4/20 celebration? We chat with Dana Larsen himself, about 4/20 in a pandemic.  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Some groups aren't happy about newly announced travel measures ‘Roadside audits' ruffled some feathers yesterday. First there are those who need to go from Vancouver Coastal Health, to Fraser Health, to see their loved ones in LTC. Then, there are the civil liberties groups who think this is a breach of their constitutional rights.    Meghan McDermott, is Senior Staff Counsel and Interim Policy Director at the BC Civil Liberties Association.  Chapter 2 Does the tax deadline need to be extended? If you haven't yet filed your taxes, you better hurry! Is there an excuse to be made to delay the deadline? For more insight we bring in Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Chapter 3 Christy Clark takes the stand The latest in the Cullen Inquiry to be called to answer questions about Money Laundering in B.C. Sandy Garossino was looking forward to this, and helps us debrief this historic day.  Chapter 4 BC Budget Day Any big surprises in today's budget? Selina Robinson, BC's finance minister, joins the show.  Chapter 5 Why can't we stop international travel? We've heard many reports of people in India, as an example, faking COVID tests in order to travel to Canada. Why isn't more being done to stop this? India is one of the worst COVID hotspots in the world. Dr Anna Wolak, Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia, shares her thoughts Chapter 6 Police association chimes in on restriction enforcement The new measures we'll learn more details about this Friday as they pertain to curbing travel has us thinking, what do cops think about this? We talk to Tom Stamatakis.  Chapter 7 COVID-420 x 2 The second year without a massive 420 gathering. Dana Larsen, Activist and long-time organizer of the 4/20 Vancouver rallies, shares his thoughts. _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

‘Roadside audits' ruffled some feathers yesterday. First there are those who need to go from Vancouver Coastal Health, to Fraser Health, to see their loved ones in LTC. Then, there are the civil liberties groups who think this is a breach of their constitutional rights.  Meghan McDermott, is Senior Staff Counsel and Interim Policy Director at the BC Civil Liberties Association. 

Top stories today: Telus takes the blame Telus released a statement today, essentially taking the heat for the failure that was the vaccine rollout in Vancouver Coastal Health, yesterday.  Makeup use on the rise For MEN! That's right. In light of being on camera more, with all the zoom video meetings, men are using more makeup!  B.C.'s optimism a potential risk?  Today the Province hinted at the fact that restrictions would probably ease up in time for all the various religious happenings this April. Is that a huge red flag?  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Telus takes the blame, but does the NDP deserve some too? On the vaccine rollout front, yesterday was a HUGE failure.  Health Minister Adrian Dix today had some very very strong words in regards to TELUS. TELUS has actually accepted fault for what happened yesterday. But, does that take away fault from the NDP completely?  Chapter 2 Talking to Dr. Penny Ballem, in charge of the rollout What does the woman in charge of the rollout have to say about the last 24 hours?  Chapter 3 Makeup use on the rise… for men!  To each their own. But, alongside the rise of Zoom and Teams video conference meetings, it has come alongside the rise of makeup use for men! Eric Chapman has more.  Chapter 4 Too early to ease up on restrictions? That's what some are suggesting in light of the fact that the Province seems poised to ease restrictions on faith based institutions as early as April.  Dr. Conway joins the show again to discuss this reality.  Chapter 5 Another year of daylight savings, another day of headache Horgan has not followed through on his promise to eliminate daylight savings time switching. To be fair, the pandemic obviously played a part in not following through. Richard Zussman joins the show to share what he knows on this file. Chapter 6 Vancouver police board looking to appeal budget cut President of the Vancouver Police Union and the BC Police Association Ralph Kaisers agrees with this appeal, and joins the show to tell us why.  Chapter 7 How many unread email notifications do you have? Is one too many?  Jawn Jang, contributor to the Mike Smyth and Jill Bennett Show, as well as the weekend host for the Shift, shared some troubling news on social media yesterday, that caught everyone's attention.  _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Parent and teacher concerns, baseless? We've heard lots of teachers and parents express concerns over transmission in schools. Was it mostly paranoia? VCH data suggests transmission is low.  Loud neighbors raising questions Should strata be held more accountable for noise or nuisance complaints in condo living situations?  Meng Wanzhou is living it up! Meanwhile two Canadians are still living without freedom. Meng has had fancy dinners, VIP shopping experiences, how is this tolerable for the Canadian Government? And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Lynda recounts her vaccine experience Lynda Steele never asked for the vaccine, but she was offered one for being an essential visitor for her father who is in long term care.  Chapter 2 VCH data suggests situation in schools is safe Transmission in school is low, is what the Vancouver Coastal Health data suggests. For a more in-depth analysis we talk to Dr. Alex Choi, Medical health officer at Vancouver Coastal Health who liaises with School Districts on COVID safety plans and management of outbreaks Chapter 3 A BC family paying the price for a noisy toddler! Is this fair? How should noise or nuisance complaints actually be handled? We have a neighborly roundtable.  Chapter 4 The Political Panel: Contemplating a BC bubble, and Trump's bubble bursting Today's panelists include the host of VANCOLOUR podcast, Mo Amir, as well as Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill and Knowlton Strategies. Chapter 5 A BC bubble? Some say yes, one mayor says no! That mayor is Gaby Wickstrom, the mayor of Port McNeill, and she explains why.  Chapter 6 Meng Wanzhou living a life of pure luxury Group dinners, fancy shopping trips, what kind of hypocrisy are we living in when we measure this against the two Michael's stranded in China?  Chapter 7 By the way, we're still in a climate emergency. Are we addicted to fossil fuels?  Unless you deny science that is. We chat with Michael Mann, on the state of affairs when it comes to the ongoing climate crisis.  Michael is Author of the New Climate War, which is published this week. Chapter 8 Starbucks closing a bunch of stores Is this a cause for celebration?  _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Transmission in school is low, is what the Vancouver Coastal Health data suggests. For a more in-depth analysis we talk to Dr. Alex Choi, Medical health officer at Vancouver Coastal Health who liaises with School Districts on COVID safety plans and management of outbreaks

Chapter 1: The Liberals kept touting the Throne Speech as an ambitious plan for the country - did it live up to the billing? Guest: Mike Le Couteur, Global National Parliamentary Correspondent. Chapter 2: The Vancouver International Film Festival might look a lot different this year but there's plenty to check out and a few different ways to do it.  Guest: Curtis Woloschuk, Associate Director of Programming with the VIFF. Chapter 3: Expect some more stormy weather today. Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: We know a lot of salmon populations are in trouble but I want to talk about some new research that's showing how critical they are to their ecosystem as well.  Guest: Colin Bailey, SFU PHD candidate. Chapter 5: School transmission notification and testing capacity Guest: Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health. Chapter 6: We found out recently that the whale J35 had given birth, and now we know from some new images that were captured that her calf is a baby boy! Our Niki Reitmayer had a chance to speak to Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Communications Director for the Pacific Whale Watch Association. Chapter 7: So much to talk about from Ottawa yesterday.  Between the throne speech and a direct address from Justin Trudeau we got a sense of what the federal government sees as the path to recovery from the pandemic.  Guest: Blake Richards, Conservative Whip, Banff-Airdrie MP Chapter 8: Whether you're an avid reader or you're interested in writing, there's a bunch of events you can check out on their online schedule. Guest: Emma Hansen, author of Still: A Memoir of Love, Loss ,and Motherhood. Chapter 9: If you're working from home, you might have felt the urge to spruce things up a bit. Well there's a new company that actually helps you find the best plant for your space, and you can get it delivered! Guest: Kevin Tholenaars, Co-Founder and President of Plantsome North America.

Chapter 1: Yesterday was the deadline to run for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada, seven candidates are vying to fill the shoes of former leader Elizabeth May.  Guest: Dimitri Lascaris, leadership candidate for the Green Party of Canada. Chapter 2: The May Labour Force Survey will be released by Stats Canada tomorrow morning, and everyone wants to know whether we'll see any improvements since the devastating job losses in April. Guest: Brendon Bernard, Economist with Indeed.ca Chapter 3: More scenes of crowds south of the border yesterday, Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins us now for an update. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Chapter 4: Well residents of North Vancouver will be allowed to crack a cold one at beaches and parks this summer.  There wasn't enough support to carry a similar motion in Vancouver, where councillors cited health concerns as the reason they chose to oppose it.  Guest:  Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health. Chapter 5: Well it's easy to forget the Conservative Party of Canada is still looking for a new leader, they've set dates for two upcoming debates with the final vote set for August.  Guest: Alise Mills, Conservative Commentator. Chapter 6: Laid-off hospitality workers hold car caravan in downtown Vancouver calling for job security. Guest: Robert Demand, Executive Director of the Unite 40 Local representing hospitality workers. Chapter 7: A larger than life figure in Vancouver has passed away.  John Dys, who liked to call himself the ‘Frying Dutchman', founded the restaurant chain ‘De Dutch' and even got himself on Elections Canada's radar with a marketing scheme he cooked up back in the day. He passed away in April at the age of 85.  Guest: Odilia Dys-Steenbergen, wife of John Dys

How is testing working in the DTES? Do we know numbers of infections in the DTES? Eric Chapman speaks with Dr. Patricia Daly, Vice President, Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health.

Chapter 1: Hospitals across Canada are still on high alert. COVID-19 can spread rapidly and health officials have repeatedly told us that testing only shows us where we WERE, not where we are. Guest: Caryn Lieberman, Global News Journalist Chapter 2: Almost 90% of physicians reported that more PPE would reduce their anxiety about COVID-19. Guest: Dr. Gigi Osler, Winnipeg surgeon, past president of the CMA Chapter 3: Have you heard about the young boy in Saanich who tells jokes at the end of his driveway to brighten the day of his neighbours? Niki Reitmayer had a chance to exchange jokes with Callaghan McLaughlin and his mother, Kelsea. Chapter 4: It's businesses of all stripes that are struggling to cope with the new world we've found ourselves in. Guest:  Tim Sanderson, Executive Vice-President at JLL Canada. Chapter 5: On Vancouver Island, RCMP were tipped off about a motorcycle that apparently looked a lot like a RCMP bike. Chapter 6: As we try to move forward from the COVID-19 Shutdown, how are BC Schools reopening and what are the plans and protections that will be put in place? Guest: Teri Mooring, President of the BC Teachers Federation. Chapter 7: Testing for COVID-19 will now be more broadly available across the Province.  Who can access the test and where can you go to get it? Guest: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health. Chapter 8: Niki, Victor, and Simi have a little chit chat about what it's like to be a wedding guest in the time of the pandemic.  QUESTION: Do you still have to give a gift to the couple if you attend a virtual wedding?

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BC now has it's first presumptive case of CoronaVirus in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. (We are chasing Vancouver Coastal Health response)   Guest: Andre Picard Globe and Mail Health Columnist

Vancouver coastal health has introduced new fentanyl test kits. For the first time in British Columbia, the public will be able to check drugs at home with take-home fentanyl test strips. Guest: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer

Maureen is a passionate educator, avid blogger, thought leader and leader in women's health.Maureen hosts The Sunday Night Health Show a live listener call-in two-hour radio program that airs on all stations across Western Canada on the Corus Radio Network. The Sunday Night Health Show is an evidence informed radio program about sexual health, overall health and relationships. It is a Free Download on iTunes, google play and Spotify.Maureen is a trusted health care professional and well-established voice in radio and on social media. She has hosted the Sunday Night Health Show since 2012 with increases in ratings year over year. She has over 20,000 engaged social media followers on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.Maureen McGrath is an RN, Nurse Continence Advisor, Health and Sexual Health Educator. She is in private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. She also does on-line consults around the globe. Maureen has collaborated with a fertility center in Vancouver to raise awareness.Her TEDx Stanley Park presentation on “No Sex Marriage” has received close to 20 million views placing her in the top 10 for all TEDx and TED talks combined worldwide.Her blog is 50ShadesofPink.ca. She is the author of the book Sex & Health: Why One Can't Come Without the Other. Her website is backtothebedroom.caTEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVgzO...http://www.50shadesofpink.ca/Sunday Night Health Show iTunes link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...She has been “the voice” for many successful brands. She does health care consulting for a multitude of companies. A sought-after speaker, she recently completed a 7-city cross country tour on sexual health to an audience of 400 hundred physicians.Maureen has been featured on Global news, Shaw TV and Joy TV. She has been in publications such as The Vancouver Sun, Elle Magazine, Canadian Health, Huffington Post, The Georgia Straight, The Langley Times and The North Shore News.RECENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:Thought Leader and Clinical Care Expert for an international home care service organization where she contributed to revisions of Operations Manual and Clinical Care Pathways. Also developed and implemented Development the “Caregiving as a Career Program.” She advised on best practice and revised the Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual. She also contributed to the development of the Care Designer Program. Created articles for “The Caring Journal,” Nurse Next Door's blog. She developed the Memory Care Education Program for Franchise Partners and Caregivers in US and Canada.Maureen was the Nurse Manager for the Perinatal Services Program at Vancouver Coastal Health, Lion's Gate Hospital and included operations and education for Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Special Care Nursery. As a Contract Nurse Manager/Educator for a major health care company across Canada, Maureen was responsible for policy and procedure development and development of education programs for the nursing staff.Maureen also consulted on best practice for a women's health company in Canada. In January of 2019 Maureen completed a 7- city cross Canada speaking to physicians about sexuality, low sexual desire and Hypoactive Desire Disorder in pre-menopausal Women.She is in clinical practice in Vancouver and does online consults for women facing intimate health issues. This includes assessment, diagnosis and conservative treatment of patients with sexual, bladder and vaginal health issues. She is also trained and skilled in intimate solutions for women's sexual health. Her role includes educational presentations to health care professionals and

Angela has a 30-year track record of success in development, alumni relations, communications and marketing for universities and healthcare across three continents. January 1, 2020 Angela assumed the position of President & CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the primary philanthropic partner of Vancouver Coastal Health and one of Canada's largest healthcare charities. Angela joined the Foundation in 2013 as the Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy, and became the Chief Development Office in 2018. Angela helped create and implement changes that resulted in a doubling of philanthropic revenues. Guest: Angela Chapman, President & CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Chapter 1 How Canada will rely on Ukraine to assist with the investigation into the Tehran plane crash Continuing our coverage now of the plane crash which killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians. 11 Ukrainians were also on board the flight, which was as we know operated by Ukraine International Airlines. And now, Ukraine says its investigators have been allowed access to the site where that plane crashed. Canada will be relying on Ukraine for help as the world tries to piece together what happened. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Reporter LIVE in Kiev, Ukraine Chapter 2 We're live at VGH! Here's how the neurosurgeon's at VGH change people's lives During any given year, VGH provides care for about 700,000 people. More than half of these patients come from outside Metro Vancouver. VGH is the hospital that doctors around the province consult with or refer patients to when treatment or surgery is needed for serious medical issues such as stroke, complex cancers, traumatic spine injuries, or major burns, to name a few. Guest: Dr Christopher Honey, Neurosurgeon at VGH and UBC Hospital Chapter 3 Hot question of the day Which Canadian deserves to be on the new $5 bill?  It's @JodyVance's

David Dennis is a 44 year old First Nations man who is currently in the end stages of liver disease and he is in desperate need of a liver transplant. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen spoke with David Dennis  about when and why he started drinking…  As mentioned, Dennis is in desperate need of a liver transplant, but he is no longer on the waitlist for a liver because he has not met the requirements of the Abstinence Policy. Dennis has managed to stay sober for three months, but in order to receive a liver transplant, the medical authority specifies that a recipient must abstain from alcohol for six months.  Yesterday, David, along with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, filed a formal complaint at the BC Human Rights Tribunal which challenges the lawfulness of the Abstinence Policy. In their release, David and the BC Union of Indian Chiefs stated that the required Abstinence Policy is a “lethal form of racism.” In a conversation with CKNW Contributor Claire Allen, David explained why he believes the Abstinence Policy to be discriminatory.  Dennis says that if he is given the chance to get a liver transplant, he would stay sober, even after the transplant. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen asked him what he hopes will be the result of his Human Rights complaint…  BC Transplant statement: BC Transplant is aware of this case and appreciates the distress that patients and their loved ones face when needing an organ transplant. It is a difficult time for all those involved and we do everything we can to support patients through the process. While we do not publicly discuss the specific details of individual cases due to patient privacy, we will be reviewing this case together with the Liver Transplant Team at Vancouver Coastal Health.”  

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Vancouver Coastal Health has released its annual report and this year is heavily focused on the overdose crisis in BC. Chief medical health officer, Dr. Patricia Daly, says before 2013, efforts in the Downtown Eastside had upped life expectancy in the area. But then, fentanyl was first detected in the illegal drug supply.    VCH has been pushing users to get their drugs tested but says only a "Small proportion" of people have used the service since 2016. The report says fentanyl was detected in 87 per cent of all overdose deaths in 2018. Guest: Dr Patricia Daly Vancouver Coastal Health's chief medical officer

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Vancouver Coastal Health says that Fentanyl is being mixed with other drugs that make it more deadly. VCH Addiction program director Keith Ahamad says that there has been an uptick in overdoses, mainly after users take substances being cut with benzodiazepines. The drug, commonly used in anti-anxiety medication, works the same way that alcohol decreases breathing. The problem is that opioids do that too, in different ways. Mixing drugs like fentanyl and benzodiazepines is especially harmful. While naloxone might counteract the effects of the opioids, it doesn't work on the synthetic additives. Guest: Dr Peter Klakowicz Family and addiction medicine doctor at St Paul's Hospital and in the community in Vancouver

A new report by the Public Health Agency of Canada is revealing some grim outcomes of the country's opioid crisis. The report says that over 10-thousand people have died from opioid overdoses in the last three years. In the first nine months of last year alone, 3,286 Canadians died because of this - almost 1,200 of them were in BC - more than any other province in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada says this data shows fentanyl and other fentanyl-related substances continue to be a major driver of this crisis. Today, there are even more concerns about how patients can be treated. Officials with Vancouver Coastal Health say they've been dealing with an uptick in overdoses over the past few weeks, with the drugs spiked with Benzodiazepines. And to make matters worse: Naloxone, the antidote given to counter opioid OD's -- doesn't work on Benzodiazepines. At St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, people are not waking up after being given Naloxone, even though they are still breathing. Just before we came on air, I spoke with Garth Mullins - you may know him from his podcast - it's called ‘Crackdown', and he's an opioid user who advocates access to opioid addiction treatment like methadone. Guest: Garth Mullins Producer of the Crackdown podcast Opioid user who advocates access to opioid addiction treatment like methadone

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Vancouver. The first case was acquired overseas. But this second case was contracted in BC. So what are the symptoms, and who may be at risk? Guest: Dr Althea Hayden Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health

An 18-month pilot project is being expanded across British Columbia - after more than double the number of drug-addicted people stayed in treatment to stop them from fatally overdosing. The initiative, led by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and Vancouver Coastal Health, uses the same strategy that helped drive down the province's HIV and AIDS rates. The pilot at 17 clinics in Vancouver involved 1,100 patients and showed seven out of 10 of them stayed in treatment after three months, up from three people, as part of a program that prescribes substitute opioids to curb drug cravings and ward off withdrawal symptoms. Guest: Cole Stanley Medical Lead for the BOOST Initiative, led by the BC Centre for Excellence

Dr. Mark Lysyshyn is a medical health officer with Vancouver Coastal Health in British Columbia, Canada. The Vancouver region, like many parts of North America, has been strongly affected by the rise in opioid-related fatalities. Dr. Lysyshyn is among those working to reduce fatalities by implementing and expanding harm reduction tools. He recently co-authored a study looking at drug checking for fentanyl at Insite, a supervised consumption facility. It found a very high prevalence of fentanyl in heroin samples and also showed users do change their behavior, primarily by reducing their dose, when they know their drugs contain fentanyl. This suggests expanding the availability of drug checking could give users actionable information that will reduce overdoses. You can find the study here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-018-0252-8 ---- How you can support TDC: https://thedrugclassroom.com/support/ ---- Music credit: Lee Rosevere (BY)