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Pennsylvania's Overdose Prevention Program Reaches 100 Partners as State Reports Nearly 30% Drop in Overdose Deaths
Pennsylvania's DDAP says its free naloxone and test strip network now spans 100 partner organizations statewide, with overdose deaths down nearly 30% over three years.
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Pennsylvania Launches WISE Program to Combat Overdoses Among Older Adults
Pennsylvania implements the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) in four high-risk counties, using opioid settlement funds to address rising overdose rates among adults 55 and older.
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Washington County Approves Final Round of 2025 Opioid Settlement Grants After State Reverses Course
Washington County, Pennsylvania commissioners approved four opioid settlement grants totaling $530,000 after the state trust reversed its earlier rejection, highlighting ongoing tensions in local fund allocation.
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Pennsylvania Opens First Integrated Crisis Center with Opioid Settlement Funds
Bucks County's Bright Path Center becomes Pennsylvania's first 24/7 crisis stabilization facility combining substance use and mental health services, funded by $7 million in opioid settlement dollars.
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