Paramedics in B.C. responded to more overdoses in 2020 than the previous year.
In July B.C. Emergency Health Services dispatch staff and paramedics handled the highest number of overdose responses in a single month.
All health regions across the province saw an increase in overdoses with one exception, that being Vancouver Coastal Health. They actually saw a decrease in calls by four per cent.
The North had some of the highest number of overdose related calls. Fort Nelson had 20 calls, Houston had 22 calls and Terrace had 208 calls. All large increases from the previous year. Kitimat saw a decrease in the number of calls recording 29 for the year, a decrease of 9 calls from the previous year.
A full list of overdose related calls can be found on BCEHS’ website.
Photo Credit: BC Emergency Health Services
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