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Ep. 112 – Helping a Community Help Themselves: Dr. Geoffery Capraro, Brown University
Ep. 112 – Helping a Community Help Themselves: Dr. Geoffery Capraro, Brown University
Ep. 112 – Helping a Community Help Themselves: Dr. Geoffery Capraro, Brown University
Thursday 13th July 2017
Dr. Geoffrey Capraro talks about NaloxBox, an emergency kit making Naloxone accessible to bystanders, aiming to save lives from opioid overdoses.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Geoffrey Capraro’s NaloxBox: A Lifeline Against Opioid Overdoses
You know it takes a multi-pronged approach and our approach is just one small sliver of the approach.
Picture this: you're walking down a busy street and notice a small box on the wall labeled 'NaloxBox'. Curious? You should be. In this episode of the Cover 2 Resources podcast, host Greg McNeil sits down with Dr. Geoffrey Capraro, an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, who has developed this life-saving emergency kit. The NaloxBox is designed to make Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, easily accessible to bystanders who might witness an overdose. Dr.
Capraro's inspiration came from the American Heart Association's push for bystander intervention in emergencies. Realizing that timely access to Naloxone could save countless lives, he and his team began installing these kits in public spaces and training community members on their use. The conversation delves into how these boxes are not just placed randomly but are part of a broader strategy to engage communities in the fight against the opioid crisis.
By making Naloxone available and educating people on its use, Dr. Capraro aims to empower everyday citizens to become first responders in critical situations. The episode also touches on the positive feedback from community partners and the ongoing efforts to collaborate with EMS dispatchers to ensure these kits are readily available during emergencies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in practical, community-driven solutions to one of today's most pressing public health issues.