Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a public health alert regarding the increase in opioid overdoses seen at the emergency departments in Washington County. DHS identified four reports of suspected opioid overdose from 05/29/2022 to 06/04/2022.
Please be advised of this increase and make sure to take proper precautions.
- Have Naloxone (Narcan) on hand at all times
- Start slow, know your supply-use fentanyl test strips
- Never use alone
- Do not mix medications with other drugs, including alcohol
- Do not share prescription drugs with others
- Properly dispose of expired or unwanted medications
If you or anyone you know is in need of Narcan please stop by the Health Department or Elevate, Inc. to pick some up.
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Health department: 333 East Washington Ave, West Bend, WI, 53095
Business hours- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Elevate, Inc.: N169 W21005 Meadow Lane, Jackson, WI, 53037
Business hours- M, W, F: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; T, TH: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
For more information and/or resources on overdoses, treatment availability, addition consultation and recovery helplines, please visit DHS opioid page https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/index.htm.
You can also visit the health department website and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more information and resources on opioids.