Washington County suspected opioid activity alert issued
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a public health alert on Thursday, June 9 regarding the increase in opioid overdoses seen at the emergency departments in Washington County.
DHS identified four reports of suspected opioid overdose from May 29 through June 4.
Officials offer the following prevention tips:
- Have Naloxone (Narcan) on hand at all times
- Start slow, know your supply-use fentanyl test strips
- Never use alone
- Do not mix medications with other drugs, including alcohol
- Do not share prescription drugs with others
- Properly dispose of expired or unwanted medications
If you or anyone you know is in need of Narcan, you are urged to stop by the Health Department or Elevate, Inc. to pick some up.
- Health department: 333 E. Washington Avenue, West BendBusiness hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Elevate, Inc.: N169 W21005 Meadow Lane, JacksonBusiness hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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For more information and/or resources on overdoses, treatment availability, addition consultation and recovery helplines, you are invited to visit the DHS opioid page.
You can also visit the health department website and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more information and resources on opioids.