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Marion County proclaims Fentanyl Awareness and cites expanded treatment capacity
Summary
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Aug. 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day and heard updates from treatment providers, law enforcement and partners about expanded local treatment capacity and outreach.
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19 proclaimed Aug. 21, 2025, Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day and heard agency updates about local treatment and overdose-response programs.
The proclamation highlighted fentanyl’s potency and called for expanded education, prevention, treatment and recovery services. Commissioners said the county will use regional opioid settlement funds to support evidence-based programs, and the proclamation named local partners including SMA Healthcare, Marion County Fire Rescue and the Department of Health.
Why it matters: County officials framed the proclamation as part of a continuing community…
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