Minneapolis has installed the first-ever NARCAN vending machine outside of Fire Station 21 to save lives from opioid overdoses.
Damōn Chaplin
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Mpls health commissioner focuses on substance abuse, racial equity, climate
Damon Chaplin, commissioner of the Minneapolis Health Department, is working to end the cycle of poverty in urban communities by addressing substance abuse, racial equity, and the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative.
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Minneapolis’ new health commissioner brings experience battling pandemic, opioid crisis to role
‘There isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach. You really do have to get a chance to understand the community that’s most impacted and devise a plan that is tailored toward their needs.’