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Board authorizes reapplication for state Narcan program to receive naloxone doses
Summary
St. Joseph County commissioners approved the health department's request to reapply for a state Narcan program that provides naloxone doses at no cost to local health departments; the grant carries no direct funding.
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on March 4 authorized the health department to reapply for a state Narcan program that supplies naloxone (Narcan) for community distribution.
Renata Williams, director of the care unit, said the renewable program provided naloxone doses to the county last year and carries no direct funding; the county seeks approval to reapply to receive doses for distribution.
Commissioners expressed support for the reapplication given the local need for overdose reversal medication. The motion to approve reapplication passed by roll call: Commissioners Hazen, Morton and Baxbyer voted yes; the motion carried.
