The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is teaming up with Public Health to try to prevent overdose deaths.
Starting April 1st, ER staff in both Chatham and Wallaceburg will be trained to provide take-home nasal spray kits to clients at risk of overdosing.
“Opioid overdose is a concern in our community, as well as other communities,” says Natalie Clark, Clinical Manager of the Emergency Department. “This is a way to prevent opioid-related deaths or impact to the community. We can provide the Naloxone kit in the community, they call 911 and are able to receive emergency care.”
Picking up the kits is 100% anonymous and they will be available in Wallaceburg and Chatham.
The health unit is hoping to expand the program to other local agencies within the next year as well.
