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The Road to Hell: What caused Ohio’s overdose epidemic

WebHealth policies are judged by what actually happened. In Ohio, overdose deaths increased by thousands following the implementation of a policy meant to reduce …

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What it means: Final Ohio Overdose Death Numbers for 2021

WebThe final overdose death numbers for last year are now complete and available by analyzing the Ohio Department of Health mortality database. In the …

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NEW: Expanded list of all Ohio syringe programs

WebHarm Reduction Ohio public health fellow Sydney Tavens updated our list of all Syringe Services Programs (SSP) in Ohio. The new list of the 22 counties with syringe …

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Hancock County opens new syringe service program in Findlay

WebOhio’s newest syringe service program opened in Findlay on Thursday, July 30th, at the Hancock County Public Health Department. Hancock County joins 21 other …

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Harm Reduction Ohio launches new statewide service for Ohio …

WebThe new online service is supported by private donations and an Ohio Department of Health (ODH) grant that directs a share of federal State Opioid Response …

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Syringe programs re-opening, adding hours and services

WebBy Elaine Louden, HRO Public Health Fellow. Updated 5/20/20. O hio’s syringe programs are starting to reopen and resume normal hours after closing or …

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A talk with the harm reduction heroes running Ohio's newest …

WebBy Sydney Tavens Capstone Fellow, Ohio State University, College of Public Health ’22. O hio’s newest syringe program is located in Findlay and called the …

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Health Policy Institute of Ohio makes harm reduction …

WebNov 20, 2018. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio released the latest in its series of reports on how closely Ohio’s response to the opiate problem matches what scientific evidence …

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Ohio syringe programs: New list with all locations and hours

WebUnder Ohio law, local health boards must approve new syringe programs, although the local boards are not required to operate or pay anything. So far, 21 of …

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It's official: Ohio suffers record level of overdose death in 2021

WebThe Ohio Department of Health’s mortality data, updated today, reports that 5,083 Ohio residents died of accidental drug overdoses in 2021. That breaks the …

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Harm reduction success story: Columbus’ needle access program

WebColumbus’ needle and syringe access program is a good example of the benefits of harm reduction in dealing with a politically sensitive issue. Columbus City Council President …

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First projection of 2022: Overdose deaths on track to decline this …

WebThe estimate is based on the pace of overdose deaths reported and confirmed through October 17, 2022. At the current pace, overdose deaths in Ohio will …

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Where drug overdose deaths are worst in 2021

WebLawrence County (Ironton), at Ohio’s southernmost tip, has become the deadliest place in the state for drug overdoses, displacing neighboring Scioto County …

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Overdose Death in Ohio: Where does your county rank

WebIn the table below, Harm Reduction Ohio ranks the death rates for all 88 Ohio counties from 2017 through 2021. Scioto County ranked No. 1 (the deadliest) in 2021, …

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HEALTH ALERT: Canton latest to close its syringe program (Updated)

WebTo get what’s needed to stay heathy, people who use drugs should call 513-316-7725 or email [email protected]. (Previously reported) Hamilton …

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The state of Ohio launches new site to order naloxone

WebThe new web site is a joint project of the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and RecoveryOhio, which is …

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Ohio overdose deaths continue at high pace in 2023

WebA total of 2,265 overdose deaths of Ohio residents have been confirmed and reported so far in 2023, according to data in the Ohio Department of Health mortality …

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Licking County health board rejects syringe program in …

WebThe Licking County Board of Health voted 0-8 Tuesday night to block Harm Reduction Ohio (HRO) and Equitas Health from opening a syringe access program to …

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What you need to know about Hepatitis C treatment in Ohio

WebHepatitis C used to require weekly medications, often injections, that would cause difficult side effects. But, today, chronic Hepatitis C can usually be cured …

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