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Essex County funds access‑to‑care feasibility study and mobile outreach grant including Narcan distribution

Essex County Board of Commissioners · March 6, 2024
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Summary

The board approved a $338,556 feasibility study to identify access‑to‑care gaps and a $133,153 mobile outreach contract with Integrity House that will provide screenings, Narcan distribution, fentanyl test strips and referrals.

Essex County commissioners on March 6 approved public‑health contracts intended to expand access to services and community outreach.

Maya Lourdough, health officer, described Item 8 (county environmental grant/SEHA letter of intent) and Item 9: a 12‑month contract with Concept Systems for a feasibility study on access to care not to exceed $338,556, funded through a state county infrastructure grant to identify…

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