Tag: Harm Reduction Strategy

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Purple Flags Mark International Overdose Awareness Day Observance

Aug. 29, 2024 | 4:02 PM

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“Together, we can,” was the theme for the 23rd International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and press conference at the County Administration Center. The annual event features a garden of purple flags, each one representing an overdose death in San Diego County. This year featured 1,203 purple flags, 97 fewer flags than last year.

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Public Health Nurse and Narcan Save a Life

May 10, 2024 | 11:53 AM

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The risk of an opioid overdose has increased significantly with the surge in illicit fentanyl. Public Health Nurse, Andrea Huerta, was working with a homeless outreach team when she suddenly needed to administer Naloxone to save someone in crisis.