Austin‑Travis County EMS reports 15.1% vacancy rate, details recruitment and opioid response efforts Wes Hopkins, chief of staff for Austin‑Travis County EMS, told the Public Safety Commission the department is down about 105 sworn positions (15.1% vacancy), described hiring and retention changes, highlighted opioid interventions including a buprenorphine bridge and Narcan distribution, and said an auto‑aid CAD integration is tentatively set for August 2026.

Austin-Travis County EMS is facing a critical 15.1% vacancy rate, highlighting the urgent need for more entry-level medics and paramedics while ramping up their opioid response efforts.

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Finance committee hears plan to amend 2025 books with roughly $7 million for Gracedale shortfall Acting director of fiscal affairs Brandon Dunstan told the finance committee the county needs an approximately $7 million 2025 budget amendment to cover Gracedale Nursing Home's revenue shortfall driven by lower census and Medicaid pendings; he said this is a prior-year closing journal entry and should not affect 2026 budgets. The DA asked that opioid funds be transferred back to the office and that element was included.

Northampton County's finance committee is tackling a staggering $7 million budget shortfall for Gracedale Nursing Home while also addressing the urgent transfer of opioid funds to the district attorney's office.

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Committee advances measure to improve access to opioid overdose reversal medication The committee moved and advanced an act directing the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services recommendations on access to opioid overdose reversal medication; the motion was seconded and advanced by roll call with no floor debate recorded.

Connecticut's committee just took a crucial step towards saving lives by advancing a measure to improve access to opioid overdose reversal medication.

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Subcommittee advances several health and human services bills; multiple items tabled or substituted The House Appropriations subcommittee on Health and Human Resources voted on a slate of previously heard bills Feb. 7, striking HB 1245, reporting substitutes on HB 794 and HB 1357, and gently tabling measures including HB 335 and HB 823 while staff moved several items to the board for further action.

The Virginia House Appropriations Subcommittee just made significant moves on health and human services bills, including a strategic opioid-response plan and a study on nursing facility care!

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Beltrami health and human services leaders ask legislature to remove county cost shares and fund local needs County HHS officials asked lawmakers to exempt counties from 'does not meet criteria' daily charges at state hospitals, remove the county share of the behavioral health fund and restore $150,000 annually in opioid-response allocation that Beltrami lost under 2024 formula changes.

Beltrami County officials are urging state lawmakers to eliminate costly charges and restore vital funding to protect local health services and families affected by opioids.

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Neuromodulation Devices for Opioid Withdrawal: FAQ - IRETA Neuromodulation devices are increasingly being marketed as “unmedicated opioid treatment” but treating opioid withdrawal symptoms is not the same as treating opioid use disorder.   As interest in thes...

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Council approves HVAC and electrical contracts, allocates $250,000 in opioid funds to Star Center and formalizes North Star Collaborative Council authorized three‑year facility contracts with Blythe Mechanical and VEKA Electric (each up to $400,000), approved Resolution 31‑92 to allocate $250,000 in opioid‑settlement funds to the Star Center, and authorized an interlocal agreement creating the North Star Collaborative.

Anacortes City Council just greenlit major contracts and a significant opioid funding allocation to tackle homelessness and enhance community services!

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Suwannee County moves to expand community paramedic program with opioid‑settlement funds Chief Miller briefed the board on a CORE initiative using opioid settlement dollars to expand community paramedics; the county was earmarked $775,000 in year one, asked to allocate about $467,000 to five full‑time positions, and commissioners gave consensus to proceed pending finalized contracts and a written sustainability plan.

Suwannee County is set to transform its healthcare landscape by channeling $775,000 in opioid-settlement funds to expand its community paramedic program and tackle local health challenges head-on.

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Lafayette approves CDBG awards and first round of opioid-response grants to local nonprofits The board approved multiple CDBG contracts (Food Finders, Meals on Wheels, SHARP) and a slate of opioid-response awards to local nonprofits totaling multiple six-figure commitments to support recovery services, housing mitigation, prevention and a school mental-health coordinator.

Lafayette City board just approved crucial funding for community grants, supporting nutritious meals, opioid recovery, and housing for those in need!

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Minneapolis health department reports declines in fatal overdoses, expands Narcan vending, mobile medical unit and syringe services Deputy Commissioner Heidi Ritchie told the committee the city saw a preliminary 26% decline in fatal opioid-related overdoses in 2024 and described Narcan vending machines, a mobile medical unit, syringe drop boxes, the First Step MOUD program and youth prevention curriculum BRAINWAVES.

Minneapolis is seeing a promising 26% drop in fatal opioid overdoses, but racial disparities in health outcomes remain a critical concern.

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Board to add multiple consent items: park and conservation grants, library funds, opioid response, CMAR recommendation and operational positions Commissioners agreed to add a bundle of consent items to a future meeting: Neals Creek Park grants totaling ~$1,000,000 in state and federal funds with a county match, a recommended CMAR for the Animal Adoption Center, library grant applications and a full‑time assistant conversion, a new Tech I painter position for facilities, and a resolution to 

Harnett County is set to boost community resources with $1 million in park and conservation grants, new operational positions, and crucial opioid response funding!

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Skagit County asks Anacortes for $500,000 toward startup of STAR Center recovery facility Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki and public-health staff briefed Anacortes City Council on the North Star regional opioid response and requested $500,000 from Anacortes toward startup costs for the STAR Center, a crisis-stabilization, detox and co-occurring treatment facility; council members pressed for details on sustainability, reporting,

Skagit County is seeking a $500,000 contribution from Anacortes to kickstart the STAR Center, a vital facility aimed at addressing the opioid crisis with crisis stabilization and detox services.

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County to receive State Opioid Response grant; federal guidance limits some harm-reduction uses Staff said Oct. 29 the federal State Opioid Response funds were released to states and Washington County will receive its grant through Sept. 30, 2026, but noted that federal guidance now excludes use for some harm-reduction activities; the county may preserve opioid settlement dollars as a backup.

Washington County is set to receive crucial federal funding for opioid response, but new restrictions could change how these resources are used!

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Omni is presenting at the Public Health in the Rockies conference next month! We're excited to connect with others advancing public health resilience, so stop by our presentations and our booth and say hello.

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EMS Division Reports $99K Revenue and Narcan Usage Statistics for July EMS division audits calls and reports $282,005 in year-to-date revenue with Narcan data.

The Whitestown Fire Board meeting revealed impressive EMS revenue growth and critical updates on opioid response strategies, highlighting a community's commitment to health and safety.

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Broadway Family Medicine is changing how addiction is treated in North Minneapolis — with empathy, outreach, and Narcan access. As overdose deaths climb, their impact grows. - buff.ly/E1uOGw9

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iECHO | All Teach, All Learn

2/2 | Through virtual training, community members learn how to administer naloxone and prevent overdose deaths.

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West Dallas Health Department seeks reaccreditation while addressing opioid overdoses West Dallas Health Department submits for reaccreditation and updates strategic plans to combat opioid overdoses.

The West Allis Health Department is taking bold steps towards better public health with a focus on reaccreditation and tackling the opioid crisis head-on.

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Thurston County prepares for opioid settlement fund allocation following approved MOU requirements Thurston County awaits settlement fund allocation under the 1 Washington MOU guidelines.

Thurston County is on the brink of transforming its opioid crisis response with significant settlement funds, but first, it must navigate critical MOU requirements that could reshape community health initiatives.

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