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Ep. 233 - Crowd Sourced App Helps Build a Community of First Responders
Ep. 233 - Crowd Sourced App Helps Build a Community of First Responders
Ep. 233 - Crowd Sourced App Helps Build a Community of First Responders
Wednesday 20th March 2019
Learn about a community initiative using an app and Project DAWN to improve response times for opioid overdoses. Listen now on Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Crowd-Sourced App Enhances Community Response to Opioid Overdoses
Our app fundamentally does is facilitate that communication. And the irony is you could be next door to somebody who needs help and you would have no idea.
Imagine a world where every second counts, and a simple app could mean the difference between life and death. This episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast dives into a powerful community initiative aimed at combating the opioid crisis. Host Greg McNeil introduces listeners to Project DAWN, a program that equips everyday people with naloxone training and kits. Since its launch in Ohio in 2013, Project DAWN has been a lifeline for many, offering vital tools to reverse opioid overdoses quickly.
But with the rise in public overdoses, there's a pressing need to make naloxone as accessible as defibrillators in public spaces. That's where this episode gets really interesting. The hosts discuss an innovative app designed to bridge the gap between first responders and community members, drastically cutting down response times. Imagine having the power to summon help within minutes, whether you're in a bustling city or a remote rural area.
They also highlight Odmap, a national program tracking overdose incidents, providing crucial data to help allocate resources more effectively. Whether you're someone who wants to be part of this lifesaving network or just curious about how technology is being harnessed to tackle the opioid epidemic, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference and perhaps even save a life.