Naloxone and public health policies
Summary
The council made official the city's naloxone distribution program, which put life-saving overdose-reversal kits into businesses and hands across the community — 40 cases distributed in year two, up from 20 in year one.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through existing health department program resources; no new cost was cited.
Anyone at risk of witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose, plus businesses and community partners equipped with kits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Common Council — January 21, 2026
The council made official the city's naloxone distribution program, which put life-saving overdose-reversal kits into businesses and hands across the community — 40 cases distributed in year two, up from 20 in year one.
Board of Health — January 14, 2026
The board recommended approval of the policy and procedure for the city's naloxone distribution program, which puts the overdose-reversal drug in more hands.
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