A 23-year-old shelter worker, Sophia, died of sepsis after likely contracting an infection from her workplace, due to gaps in healthcare in Nanaimo.
A 23-year-old shelter worker, Sophia, died of sepsis after likely contracting an infection from her workplace, due to gaps in healthcare in Nanaimo. Sophia, a graduate of Vancouver Island University's community mental health worker program, struggled to access medical care and was misdiagnosed with various conditions before she was properly diagnosed. Her death highlights the need for improved healthcare access in the area.
February 24, 2024
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