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Public health officials report sharp drop in overdose fatalities, outline prevention work
Summary
Chautauqua County public health officials told the Human Services Committee that overdose fatalities fell 51% in 2024, highlighted a 91% reduction in the Dunkirk zip code, and described prevention efforts—school-based programs, naloxone distribution, hepatitis C screening and neonatal supports—while urging continued coordination and evaluation.
Chautauqua County public health leaders told the Human Services Committee they have observed a marked decline in overdose fatalities and outlined prevention, early-intervention and treatment efforts they say helped drive the change.
Lacey Wilson, Public Health Director, and Steve Kilburn, substance abuse and addiction services coordinator, presented county prevention strategy, evaluation plans and program highlights. Kilburn said county data show a 51% decrease in overdose fatalities for 2024 compared with the prior period and an especially pronounced local decline: a 91% reduction in the Dunkirk 14048 ZIP code, where Kilburn said there was one overdose fatality in 2024. "In 2024 alone, we've seen a 51 percent…
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