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Winnebago County intros substance abuse resource vending machines
October 4, 2024
The Winnebago County Public Health agency has launched 24/7 public health vending machines in Oshkosh and Neenah, Wisconsin, according to a report by The Advance Titan.
The machines offer a variety of substance-related tools, including nasal Narcan, Deterra drug deactivation kits, fentanyl test strips, lock bags, gun locks and feminine hygiene products.
According to WCPH Multimedia and Public Relations Coordinator Wanda Tracy, the vending machines aim to provide life-saving resources to anyone in need, regardless of time or location. "These vending machines are one of the ways we are able to get...lifesaving tools available to anyone who needs them," Tracy told the news outlet.
The vending machines are part of WCPH's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce harm related to substance abuse.
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