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Plans for new youth mental health program at Royal Jubilee …

WEBPlans for new youth mental health program at Royal Jubilee Hospital veiled in secrecy. A child psychiatrist for Indigenous people attributes the changes to ongoing …

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BC is pushing to add thousands more nurses. But nurse …

WEBBC is now years into an acute shortage of nurses as part of the broader crisis in an overwhelmed health system. The province took steps this year to fast-track foreign nurses and incentivize retired nurses …

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Family calls for overhaul of Royal Jubilee’s psychiatric emergency

WEBContent warning: This story details suicide. If you are in crisis or contemplating suicide, call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line (1-888-494-3888) or Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456 …

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Victoria’s own ‘Car 87:’ New team of police and psychiatric nurse …

WEBA new mental health response unit made up of one police officer and one nurse is set to launch soon in Victoria. Victoria Police Chief Del Manak announced the …

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From free food to veterinary care, these Victoria organizations are

WEBCapital Daily good news coverage is supported by Colourful Business, but the stories and journalism are produced independently by Capital Daily.Per our policy, …

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A life diminished by the province's care

WEBSimon Stubbs has been stuck in hospital mental-health wards for years, enduring “trauma on trauma on trauma”. By Tori Marlan. April 30, 2023. Illustration: Melissa Carter / …

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Patients and nurses are feeling the squeeze of staffing …

WEBFor the past three weeks, Rachel has been recovering in a crowded unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH). Like most units at that hospital these days, hers has too many patients …

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Victoria creates pilot project to send crisis teams in place of police

WEBPolice response to mental health crises. Prior to this new initiative, the city has largely looked to the Victoria Police Department to respond to mental health crisis calls—a …

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CRD has Island Health’s backing on its $1.2B Water Supply Master …

WEBMarch 9, 2024. Photo: CRD. Capital Daily is part of the Trust Project. Island Health is recommending that the Capital Regional District go ahead with its plans to build a $1.1 …

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'Double barrel crisis': Treatment for Greater Victoria adults with

WEB'Double barrel crisis': Treatment for Greater Victoria adults with eating disorders cut back despite increased demand. Island residents south of the Malahat only have one …

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From streets to hospitals: Victoria and BC groups work on fixes for

WEBContent warning: This story details suicide. If you are in crisis or contemplating suicide, call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line (1-888-494-3888) or Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456 …

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Andrew Huberman PhD.: A Lecture On The 10 Pillars Of Human …

WEBUse your exclusive member code MEMBERNK27 to purchase tickets before they go live. Tickets. Andrew Huberman PhD.: A Lecture On The 10 Pillars Of Human Health and …

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Victoria, Saanich health clinics begin charging monthly fees for …

WEBCapital Daily is part of the Trust Project. Two Greater Victoria health clinics have started charging monthly fees for doctor access this week, just as the province announced big …

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Five years into the overdose crisis, Victoria's street drugs are

WEBFive years into the overdose crisis, Victoria's street drugs are stronger than ever. In the absence of widespread safe supply, drug checking is saving lives. By Nina …

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Against her will

WEBMarch 25, 2024. Kir Anvik. Photo: Tori Marlan. Capital Daily is part of the Trust Project. Warning: This story references sensitive subject matter that may be upsetting to some …

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Why Canada Doesn't Allow Private Healthcare

WEBA B.C. court could soon change the course of Canadian healthcare forever. For 10 years, Vancouver physician Brian Day, a former president of the Canadian …

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On stress leave with a service weapon: Victoria police officers with

WEBRecognizing that public safety officers were disproportionately affected by PTSD, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a mandate to the public safety minister in 2015 to create …

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The Vancouver Island doctor shortage, explained

WEBThe 2016 census found that Vancouver Island had a higher median age (47.8) than the province (43), and old people, on average, visit the doctor more often …

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