Fremont Fun Fest returns August 5 with food, music, and health resources for the North Minneapolis community. Hosted by Neighborhood HealthSource, this free event offers on-site HIV/STI testing, Narcan training, and support services in a celebration of care and connection.
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Breaking the stigma of opioid overdose
The stigma surrounding opioid addiction and overdoses in Hennepin County is rooted in misconceptions and can hinder recovery efforts, but a more compassionate approach can empower those in need to seek help without fear and reduce harm.
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How to stay safe amid rising fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times stronger than morphine, is causing a dangerous crisis in America, particularly in Hennepin County, where opioid-related deaths have increased by 14% in the African American community and 56% in the Hispanic community.
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How to spot and respond to an opioid overdose
In 2022, Hennepin County saw its highest number of opioid-related deaths to date, with fentanyl being a major factor, and the county has a robust network of resources to prevent and treat opioid overdose.
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Minneapolis unveils NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Minneapolis has installed the first-ever NARCAN vending machine outside of Fire Station 21 to save lives from opioid overdoses.
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Many opioid deaths are not overdoses—they’re being poisoned
The opioid-related death rate among Black Americans exceeded that of their white counterparts for the first time in 2020.
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Save A Life Stations aim to prevent opioid overdoses in public spaces
Two local friends, Jim Barrett and Andrew Kamin-Lyndgaard, have created Save A Life Stations to help prevent overdose deaths.
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Feds OK over-the-counter sale of overdose-reversing drug
The FDA said its action paves the way for the lifesaving medication to be sold directly in places beyond pharmacies, such as grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online.
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New funding targets opioid prevention, treatment in communities of color
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.
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Communities of color hardest hit by opioid epidemic
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.