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Suffolk County Announces Opioid Overdose Prevention Classes

Training includes administration of intranasal naloxone

 

 

County Executive Steve Bellone and Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Health, are encouraging residents to take advantage of scheduled Opioid Overdose Prevention Classes.

The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, will enable participants to recognize an opioid overdose, administer intranasal naloxone and take additional steps until EMS arrives. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and an emergency resuscitation kit that includes nasal naloxone. The classes will take place as follows:

 

Community Drug Awareness and Opioid Overdose Prevention

In conjunction with NYS Assemblyman Anthony H. Palumbo and Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell

Thursday May 10, 2018

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Peconic Recreation Center

970 Peconic Lane

Peconic, NY  11958

RSVP required to denisn@southoldtownny.gov

Or call 631-765-5806



 

 

Learn more about the program; watch “Saving One Life at a Time with Narcan at Suffolk’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.”

 

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