Over-the-counter Narcan to hit drugstore shelves next week — but price, access may be an issue
The Rural Blog Over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, or Narcan, will hit drugstore shelves next week. The lifesaving spray reverses opioid…
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Gabi Deaton, recovery addict, is living her beautiful life helping others; started local Black Balloon project
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Drug overdose deaths strike at the hearts of families and communities across the country. Eleven…
Eric Friedlander: Vigilance, protective measures will unite Kentuckians to be ‘stronger than opioids’
“Together, we are stronger than opioids.” It’s a uniting mantra we use as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort…
Chamber to host Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference on October 15
On Tuesday, October 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Workplace Safety and Wellness Conference…
Sobering photos on Black Balloon Day show drug overdose human loss — but reach out with hope
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Gabrielle Deaton has been on the wrong side of the heroin epidemic. Now that she’s…
Fifth Third Foundation, Schmidlapp funds collaborate on $1.5m grant to St. E’s substance abuse programs
The Fifth Third Foundation, Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee and Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank,…
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to expand needle exchange; will add second weekday
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will add a second weekday to better serve clients’ needs. The program is…
House bill to allow detention, treatment of revived overdose victims falls in Senate, likely dead now
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Despite considerable support for the concept, a bill to allow first responders to detain…
Northern Kentucky Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues tackles the challenges of addiction in the workplace
Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The topic for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues discussion Tuesday morning…
Big news day: CVG adds int’l carrier, NKU settles, Cooper new Chamber president, Bevin in Burlington
Northern Kentucky made big news on many fronts Wednesday. In case you missed the stories, here’s a recap. . ….
Gov. Bevin, Aetna and NKy officials partner to provide 720 doses of Narcan to first responders
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined Aetna representatives and Northern Kentucky officials at the Boone County Sherriff’s Training Center to announce…
Kentucky DPH 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign focuses on opioid abuse, overdoses, Narcan
As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet…
HIRT community update provides sobering statistics, outlines strategy to battle region’s heroin crisis
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than 100 people from throughout Northern Kentucky came together Monday evening to get…
Keven Moore: Emergency treatment for drug overdoses in schools is sad but necessary
Just a few days ago, we heard the news about a Garrard County special education teacher who was accused of…
KY Office of Drug Control Policy website provides map of pharmacies in the state that have Narcan
Kentuckians who are struggling with an opioid addiction have a new website to help them buy naloxone, a life-saving medication…
Northern Kentucky County Health Centers to distribute free naloxone overdose reversal kits
As part of on-going efforts to reduce the harm of heroin use, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is now offering…
KY DPH warns of ongoing risk associated with heroin; 12 fatal ODs reported over holiday weekend
The Kentucky Department for Public Health continues to warn Kentuckians about the risks associated with heroin and other drugs. DPH…
Northern Kentucky also saw huge spike in heroin ODs last week by users “playing Russian roulette”
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The heroin overdose wave that pushed first responders to the limit in Cincinnati last…
Needle exchange is hot topic at Kenton County Mayors’ meeting but NKY no closer to program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren Colvin made a strong argument in support of needle…
First Lady, Attorney General announce program at
St. E. Healthcare to reduce heroin overdose deaths
First Lady Jane Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that heroin/opiate overdose reversal kits will be made available…