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

Year 1 Summary

Sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Product of the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) funded by CDC.

Description

Provides an overview of a 2017 pilot project to enhance the ability of local health departments (LHDs) to address opioid use and reduce the occurrence of fatal and non-fatal overdose in their communities by working more effectively with state and local partners. Summarizes project activities and goals and gives a brief introduction to the four pilot sites: Bell County, Kentucky; Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; Montgomery County, Ohio; and Boone County, West Virginia.

Date

2019

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Overdose Prevention • Prescriber Education