Published September 15. 2023 02:45PM
Volunteers distributed more than 60 free naloxone kits as part of the first Appalachian Save a Life Day, a 13-state day-of-action aimed at raising awareness and saving lives amid the opioid epidemic, in Lansford, one of three sites offering the free opioid reversal drug in a three-county area Thursday. Other sites were in Tamaqua and Hazleton. Standing, from left, are volunteers Heather Barna-Dowling, local organizer and certified recovery advocate; Marlene Benitez, Ali Vanger, and Shari Cadugan. KELLY MONITZ SOCHA/TIMES NEWS
Volunteers distributed more than 60 free naloxone kits as part of the first Appalachian Save a Life Day, a 13-state day-of-action aimed at raising awareness and saving lives amid the opioid epidemic, in Lansford, one of three sites offering the free opioid reversal drug in a three-county area Thursday. Other sites were in Tamaqua and Hazleton. Standing, from left, are volunteers Heather Barna-Dowling, local organizer and certified recovery advocate; Marlene Benitez, Ali Vanger, and Shari Cadugan. KELLY MONITZ SOCHA/TIMES NEWS