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Lowell Board of Health approves tattoo apprentice license, hears opioid and EMS updates
Summary
At its March 4 meeting the Lowell Board of Health approved a tattoo‑only apprentice license for Maria Estudillo at Black Sheep Inc., and received reports showing heavy bystander use of Narcan, stable EMS capacity and lower flu vaccination rates than last season.
The Lowell Board of Health on March 4 approved a body‑art apprentice license and heard reports on opioid response, emergency‑medical services capacity and vaccination trends.
Board members voted to approve a tattoo‑only apprentice license for Maria Estudillo, whose application for Black Sheep Inc., on Dutton Street, was reported by staff to be complete. Board members asked whether required certifications — including bloodborne‑pathogen training and basic life support (BLS) — were current; staff said the outstanding items would be completed and confirmed the apprentice’s hepatitis B documentation and first‑aid certifications will be updated before practice. The motion to approve carried in the board’s vote.
The board also received the January opioid report and a 15‑year study…
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