FILE ON DR. ELIZABETH RICHARDSONPerson
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson
Hamilton's medical officer of health reported high weekly paramedic response counts1.
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Hamilton's medical officer of health reported high weekly paramedic response counts
How We Got Here: A Field Guide to the Fentanyl Crisis in Can
“Hamilton's medical officer of health, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, stated in 2025 that "several weeks have recorded some of the highest weekly paramedic response counts in the last three years."”
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"The real number of overdoses is likely higher due to unreported cases"
Asserted by Dr. Elizabeth Richardson · stance: pro
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2025
August 2025
Statement by Dr. Elizabeth Richardson