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Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, Canada
On August 31, thousands of people worldwide will stand beside the friends and families of fatal overdose victims to reflect on their losses. The event intends to reinforce the idea that no one need feel shame or disgrace at the death of someone from drug overdose. For more information on this International Overdose Awareness Day […]
As the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities across Canada, we invite families, friends and the public to join us for a day of remembrance for those lives lost. Our event will be a day of public awareness and education to help reduce the stigma of those who struggle with this health challenge.
Simms Park
489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay, BC, Canada
Come together to remember those who have died due to an overdose, to support those who are currently fighting addiction and to increase awareness of the disease of addiction. For more information on this International Overdose Awareness Day Event, please contact Jennifer Hedican at 250.338.4487 or 1hed3@telus.net.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay St, Victoria, BC, Canada
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will be co-facilitated by PVN and Island Health's Patient Experience Department, and cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please RSVP to Leah […]
Victoria General Hospital
1 Hospital Way, Victoria, BC, Canada
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will be co-facilitated by PVN and Island Health’s Patient Experience Department, and cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This November, Island Health's Research Department is celebrating Knowledge-to-Action Month. They're hosting events that bring together leaders and researchers, knowledge-users and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes.
In this session, presenters will share opportunities to engage in patient-oriented research and quality improvement initiatives from the perspective of different stakeholders.
Oliver Woods Recreation Centre
6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
From concussion to stroke, acquired brain injury changes lives. People with acquired brain injuries face significant transitions, from hospital to home or from who they were to who they are now.
Join this interactive morning of education and discussion, learn what reintegration of the "new normal" means, identify the gaps in services and be the change that you would like to see by forming alliances with people with lived experience, as well as health care and service providers.
Nanaimo Family Life Association
1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Family Caregivers of BC is providing interactive training including content on family caregiver support group facilitation and how to establish a family caregiver support group in your community.
Family Caregivers of BC is providing interactive training including content on family caregiver support group facilitation and how to establish a family caregiver support group in your community.
Cineplex SilverCity Victoria
3130 Tillicum Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
The BC Centre for Palliative Care and Victoria Hospice are honoured to be co-presenting the BC premiere of the feature-length documentary film Hippocratic: 18 Experiments in Gently Shaking the World, based on the extraordinary life and work of Dr. M.R. Rajagopal.
The movie will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Rajagopal, who will be in attendance.
Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! Everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a member, as well as answer any questions you may have. Parking and transportation costs to attend the session will be reimbursed. Light refreshments will be […]
Maffeo Sutton Park
100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, Canada
Gather at the Lions Pavilion at Maffeo Sutton Park. We have guest speakers Dr. Paul Hasselback and more. For more information about this International Overdose Awareness Day event, please contact Tanya Hiltz at 250.755.1014 or ladyblackrose@telus.net.
Save On Foods
181 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC, Canada
Drop by our table in front of Save On Foods and learn more about how to recognize the signs of an overdose, receive free naloxone training and leave with a free naloxone kit. We also encourage members of the community with lived experience to come to our event and to stand in solidarity with the […]
Veteran's Memorial Park
Aldwynd Road, Langford, BC, Canada
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Please join us at Memorial Park (Aldwynd Road, Langford) for a picnic lunch, resource table, speakers, and support. At 1 p.m. a naloxone training and kits will be provided. Free. Everyone welcome, family friendly. Provided by AVI Health & Community Services with support from the Victoria Foundation. This […]
International Overdose Awareness Day events will be taking place on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at #1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC. The daytime event runs from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. There will be resource booths, a community BBQ, free and confidential drug checking, a mass naloxone training event, memorial activity and live music. A candlelight memorial […]
St. John the Divine Anglican Church
1611 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Following the International Overdose Awareness Day daytime event in Centennial Square (click here for information), a candlelight memorial will take place at 7 p.m. at St. John the Divine Anglican Church (1611 Quadra Street). This will be an evening to remember all those impacted by substance use and an evening of remembrance for those we have lost. […]
Strategies to manage arthritis while in the workplace Arthritis can pose significant challenges to working life due to pain and fatigue. But most people with arthritis want to work. At this Arthritis Talks symposium you will learn: Your rights, accommodations employers must make and employment laws The dos and don’ts of medical cannabis while working […]