Health & Safety News & Media

Sanibel Island residents gain prescription pickup kiosk

February 3, 2025

Island Wellness Pharmacy in Fort Myers, Florida, slated to open later this year, has launched a prescription pickup kiosk inside Jerry's Foods on Sanibel…

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South Milwaukee installs public health vending machine to combat fentanyl overdoses

January 7, 2025

In an effort to address the growing fentanyl crisis, the South Milwaukee-St. Francis Health Department has installed a public health vending machine outside…

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Therabody launches recovery tech vending machines at San Francisco Airport

December 26, 2024

Therabody, a wellness technology company, has launched its first vending machine at San Francisco International Airport, according to a Fitt Insider report.

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Singapore unveils 24/7 vending machine doctor

December 19, 2024

A 24/7 teleconsultation vending machine, called Dr. Kart, has been launched in Tampines, Singapore, according to a Confirm Good report.

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10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Let’s dive into 10 top feel-good vending machines of 2024.

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New Jersey county expands harm reduction vending machines to combat opioid crisis

December 16, 2024

Morris County, New Jersey, in partnership with Prevention is Key, is expanding its harm reduction initiatives to save lives and reduce the impact of the opioid…

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South Eastern Railway to install water vending machines at key stations in India

December 12, 2024

The South Eastern Railway is set to install 11 water vending machines at 10 stations within India's Chakradharpur division, according to a report by The Town…

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New York library installs Narcan vending machine to combat overdose crisis

November 22, 2024

The Tompkins County Public Library has taken a proactive step in addressing the opioid crisis by installing a Narcan vending machine, according to a WXXI…

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India's Odisha government installs sanitary napkin vending machines in workplace

November 18, 2024

In a move toward workplace inclusivity, India's Odisha state government has installed sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines in the Loka Seva Bhawan…

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Alabama city gets healthcare kiosks providing free naloxone, condoms

November 8, 2024

The Mobile County Health Department's Overdose Prevention Program in Mobile, Alabama has installed several healthcare kiosks across the county, according to a…

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Canadian city council rejects call to defund harm reduction vending machines

November 5, 2024

Hamilton City Council in Ontario, Canada has voted against a motion to ask the provincial government to defund needle vending machines in the city, according…

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EIU installs wellness vending machine on campus

October 30, 2024

Eastern Illinois University has installed a health and wellness vending machine on campus to promote student well-being, according to a WCIA report. Located in…

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Narcan vending machines available in Cook County

October 24, 2024

As part of a public health initiative to combat the opioid crisis, Cook County, Illinois has installed Narcan vending machines in various county facilities…

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Wellesley opens free contraception vending machine

October 11, 2024

A sexual health resource has arrived on campus at Wellesley College.

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UNMC installs scrub dispensary vending machine

October 8, 2024

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has upgraded its scrub dispensary vending machines to ones stocked with scrubs tagged with RFIDs, according to a…

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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…

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Harm reduction vending machine available in New Brunswick

October 4, 2024

A vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free public health and harm-reduction items is now available at the Unity Square…

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Free condoms available in Dallas vending machines

September 20, 2024

Prism Health North Texas is making sexual health resources more accessible with the installation of three "Nice Package" vending machines across Dallas-Fort…

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Oklahoma transitions away from Narcan vending machines

September 20, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has updated its approach for distributing naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Effective…

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Coconino County introduces harm reduction vending machine

September 13, 2024

In an effort to combat the ongoing public health crisis, Coconino County Health and Human Services in Flagstaff, Arizona has unveiled a Public Health Harm…

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