Narcan Distribution News Today

Winter weather and freezing temperatures are here, and District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) wants to remind residents that with colder temperatures comes the potential for Narcan (Naloxone) to freeze.   According to Emergent Biosolutions, Narcan Nasal Spray freezes when temperatures reach below 5°F (-15°C). If the spray is frozen, the device no longer works. Narcan Nasal Spray can be thawed and will be safe to use if allowed to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. However, in ...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local health care organization is doing its part to help combat drug overdoses in our communities.

Vikingland Community Support Program organized the walk that went from its Broadway location to city hall and back on Friday, May 19.

2nd Street Second Chances will host the Berkshire Harm Reduction Mobile Unit on Friday, April 28. The free program provides HIV, STI and hepatitis testing, education, referrals, and more.

Narcan kits were distributed Tuesday in York.

There was a free Narcan distribution in York on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, April 20, UC Riverside Residential Services staff were given opioid overdose and naloxone HCl, commonly known as narcan, training by the UCR Street Medicine Team. This training takes place following legislation passed by the Associated Students of UCR during the winter quarter. The legislation, SR-W22-011: Narcan Distribution & Overdose Preventative Measures, approved the […]

The Associated Students of UCR’s 16th meeting took place Wednesday, Feb. 23, both in person and through Zoom, at the ASUCR Senate Chambers. All members of the senate were present, excluding CHASS senators Torres, Blanca Estela Alba, Christian Martinez, CNAS senators Catelin La, Rachel Paredes and SOE senator Dorothy Doronila, who were all excused. Motions […]

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An event was held Tuesday in York to train people how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.