New task force seeks ‘full support’ from VCH to curb overdose deaths

Coast Reporter: A group of doctors on the Sunshine Coast has launched a task force to address the opioid overdose epidemic that’s grown deadlier because of COVID-19. The new Overdose Prevention Task Force had its first meeting June 30 and is overseen by Dr. Joerg Jaschinski, the clinical lead at Sechelt Hospital’s substance use disorder clinic.

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