South Milwaukee harm reduction vending machine
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - South Milwaukee officially made available to the public on Monday, Jan. 6 a harm reduction vending machine.
The South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department secured grant funding to place the health vending machine outside of the City of South Milwaukee Municipal Building (City Hall), located at 2424 15th Avenue. Placement of the vending machine at City Hall was unanimously approved at the South Milwaukee Common Council meeting.
The public health vending machine offers the following items at no cost: nasal Narcan (Naloxone), fentanyl test strip kits, Deterra medication disposal bags, gun locks, and condom kits. These items are always available for free at the Health Department; now, they will be available outside of normal business hours.
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A news release says while the vending machine provides convenience and anonymity, staff members at the South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department will continue to be available to help community members navigate specific health needs and provide education, as needed.
The vending machine is now officially open for use – and all community members are encouraged to visit and take home any items they may need.