There are 2 article(s) tagged overdose deaths:

• June 2023

  • Health Dept. begins free distribution of overdose-treatment kits

    Known as the overdose harm-reduction program, the Health Department is now providing kits with two doses of naloxone and 10 fentanyl test strips at community events.

    By Aisling Mäki June 14, 2023

• September 2020

  • Haushalter hopes COVID effort is model for other chronic city problems

    Record homicide, overdose rates are a sign of inordinate stress, the health department director says and qualify as public health issues for region.

    By Jane Roberts September 30, 2020