RCORP-TA and JBS International
RCORP-TA and JBS International
71: NaloxBoxes in Rural Settings
71: NaloxBoxes in Rural Settings
71: NaloxBoxes in Rural Settings
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Explore how NaloxBoxes are transforming rural healthcare with insights from Sophie Spiess and Emily Loertscher from Marshfield Clinic.
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Episode Overview
- NaloxBoxes provide immediate access to naloxone for opioid overdoses.
- Community involvement is crucial for successful implementation.
- Education helps reduce stigma around harm reduction.
- Sustainability plans are essential for long-term success.
- Positive feedback from schools highlights the program's impact.
It's a hard topic to bring up in a lot of communities, and you just have to keep going because I promise you that there probably is somebody in your community that does want this and will want this resource for their organisation.
In this engaging episode of 'Rural Roads - The RCORPodcast', host Tim Rable chats with Sophie Spiess and Emily Loertscher from Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin about an innovative project involving NaloxBoxes in rural settings. NaloxBoxes are life-saving tools designed to provide immediate access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Sophie and Emily share their experiences implementing these boxes in various counties and schools, highlighting the community's response, challenges faced, and the importance of sustainability in such initiatives.
They delve into the logistics of placing the boxes, overcoming resistance from some communities, and the positive impact seen in areas where the boxes have been installed. The duo also discusses the crucial role of education in reducing stigma and ensuring the success of harm reduction efforts. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in substance use services and community health initiatives.
Don't miss out on this informative and inspiring conversation about making a tangible difference in rural healthcare.