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Read Article The city of Portland issued a lengthy defense of its needle exchange program on Friday after advocates criticized officials for maintaining restrictive policies during the coronavirus pandemic. City officials say there has been no need to drop its policy restricting the number of syringes provided to people enrolled in the program despite guidance from public health experts that it is limiting access to clean needles and putting people at risk of contracting COVID-19. The statement issued Friday also expressed concern that some people who had been exchanging needles through the ...

Portland council holds private meeting with attorney over needle exchange rules The vote to meet behind closed doors was unanimous despite objections by the Press Herald that the council had not provided a sufficient reason. Share The Portland City Council met behind closed doors with its top attorney Wednesday night to discuss its legal rights and duties regarding the city-run Needle Exchange Program that provides clean syringes, overdose reversal drugs and other harm-reduction services to intravenous drug users. The council’s vote to hold an executive session was unanimous. The Press Her...

Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs. Share Advocates in the recovery community are urging Portland city officials to end restrictive policies that make it harder for intravenous drug users to get clean needles and support services during the pandemic. The city is the only organization in the state to not ease restrictions and expand services under a...

Portland’s needle exchange program stands alone in keeping strict rules With overdose deaths on record pace during the pandemic, city officials are urged to take advantage of state waivers intended to ensure that drug users have access to clean needles and overdose reversal drugs. Share Advocates in the recovery community are urging Portland city officials to end restrictive policies that make it harder for intravenous drug users to get clean needles and support services during the pandemic. The city is the only organization in the state to not ease restrictions and expand services under a...

Leslie Tarr Laurie: A successful public health initiative Published: 1/5/2021 11:37:06 AM I was delighted to see the Gazette’s story about the 25th anniversary of one of this area’s most successful public health initiatives, the Northampton Needle Exchange Program. When I was the CEO of Tapestry Health, my team and I planned and implemented this important public health program. I’m pleased it continues to provide lifesaving support to many. While the Gazette’s article was informative, several not mentioned should be recognized and honored for their contributions in the challenging ini...