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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

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“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