Walk with Mayor Cavalier Johnson; learn about requirements for landlords; celebrate mental health with the Milwaukee County Overdose Prevention Team; attend a women’s health fair; and take in the latest line dance.
Narcan
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New campaign urges Black community in Milwaukee to use naloxone to reduce overdose deaths
“You Have the Power to Save Lives” is a campaign that aims to reduce overdose deaths in Black communities.
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5 things to know and do the week of March 17
Participate in a discussion for men; stay updated on your neighborhood with the Milwaukee Police Department District 7; learn how to use your technology; receive free resources during County Days; and honor Native HIV/AIDs Awareness Day.
Posted inCriminal justice
Photos: New organization emphasizes the harm reduction needs of returning citizens and their communities
Men Mending Men in the Community is a new organization working to, among other things, support formerly incarcerated individuals.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Milwaukee County unveils new projects to stem the tide of opioid overdose deaths
As drug overdose deaths continue to scourge the community, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a series of new projects aimed at stemming the tide of death and destruction caused by opioid addiction.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 2
Attend Plastic-Free MKE’s appreciation party; engage in a peace rally with El Conquistador Latino Newspaper; check your child’s health; support local businesses at the West Vliet Street sidewalk sale; and purchase vintage items at the 414Flea marketplace.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Overdose deaths highest among African Americans in Milwaukee County
African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
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‘She’s a hero’: Quick use of Narcan by office assistant at King Community Center saves 2 lives
Shanice Collins, 34, secured Narcan from this Harm Reduction Vending Machine during a drug overdose emergency earlier this month at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. (Photo by Edgar Mendez)
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Challenges in Narcan distribution hamper efforts to slow pace of drug overdose deaths
Narcan is a key tool in reducing drug overdose deaths, but accessing it in Milwaukee has been a challenge for some organizations.
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How to use Narcan to save a life during a drug overdose
Public health experts and advocates urge people to learn how to use Narcan, a life-saving treatment for opioid overdoses. Here’s what you need to know.