Native News Online2d
Secretary Kennedy Extends Public Health Emergency to Combat Opioid Crisis
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. renewed a declaration designating the opioid crisis a public health emergency yesterday.
American Hospital Association2d
HHS extends public health emergency for opioid crisis
The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that it renewed the public health emergency for the nation’s ...
STAT1d
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about possible HIV prevention cuts, FDA warning an African drugmaker, and more
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department is weighing plans to drastically cut federal government funding for domestic ...
Wyoming Tribune Eagle9d
America's Opioid Crisis: States Where Drug Fatalities Are Declining Fastest
A new analysis exploring opioid fatalities by state highlights which areas are experiencing the steepest declines—and where ...
WSKG8d
Libraries are dealing with the opioid crisis too. Here’s what they’re doing to keep people safe
Library staff say addressing substance use and addiction has become yet another societal gap filled by public libraries.
USA Today10d
New Chandler opioid crisis team 'aims to make a meaningful difference in saving lives'
The Chandler Fire Department has launched an initiative to tackle opioid abuse and overdoses. The Crisis Opioid Response Unit/Program features a team of trained crisis response professionals ...
KTEN10d
America's Opioid Crisis: States Where Drug Fatalities Are Declining Fastest
Opioid Fatalities on the Decline: Opioid-related deaths peaked in mid-2023 at 85,387 deaths in the 12-month period ending in July 2023. Deaths have since declined to 71,484 by June 2024, marking a ...