Local Response to Public Health Emergencies: Focus on the Opioid Epidemic
Link
https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Opioid-Project-One-Pager-Year-2-V5.pdf
Additional Links
Sponsoring Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description
Provides an overview of a 2017 pilot project to enhance the ability of local health departments (LHDs) to address opioid use and overdose in their communities. Aims to help LHDs work more effectively with state and local partners and reduce the occurrence of fatal and non-fatal overdose. Summarizes project activities and goals and a brief introduction to the four pilot sites: Bell County, Kentucky; Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; Montgomery County, Ohio; and Boone County, West Virginia.
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
Topics
Community Planning and Coalition Building • Opioids • Overdose Prevention • Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing