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Revised Guidance to Support Care Providers and Patients as Decriminalization Pilot Ends
In 2023, the Province of BC launched a pilot program to decriminalize people who use drugs. It was intended to make it easier for people struggling with substance use disorders to come forward for help without fear of being criminalized.
Medical Director, Quality for Research and Innovation
The Medical Director, Quality for Research and Innovation provides collaborative medical leadership to ensure strategic, visionary, and sustainable work in the areas of both Research and Innovation at Island Health.
WCGH Stands in Solidarity with Community
Recent racist vandalism on the Orange Bridge in Port Alberni has deeply affected the Tseshaht First Nations and the broader community. In response, the West Coast General Hospital team took time to reflect on their journey toward reconciliation and consider how they can meaningfully support healing efforts.