Avera St. Luke’s Partners With Emily’s Hope to Expand Access to Free Naloxone
Avera St. Luke’s has now partnered with Emily’s Hope to make free naloxone, also known as Narcan®, available. The distribution box is located inside of the Emergency Room entrance (Door 1) near admitting.
Emily’s Hope and Let’s Be Clear Enhance Free Naloxone Availability With New Box at Brookings Health System
Emily’s Hope, in partnership with Let’s Be Clear, is proud to announce the installation of a new community-access naloxone distribution box at Brookings Health System’s emergency entrance. This life-saving initiative expands access to naloxone across South Dakota and supports the mission to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Health and Human Services Expands Access To Naloxone For ND Medicaid Members
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a standing order making the life-saving drug naloxone available at no cost to North Dakota (ND) Medicaid members. Naloxone is a medication used to block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
International Overdose Awareness Day Is Wednesday, August 31
On International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, and during Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness week, August 28 to September 3, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services aim is to provide education about drug overdoses, connect those who need support and treatment to help, and provide support to those who have lost a loved one to overdose.