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Opioid Overdose Training Program

Learn how to recognize and prevent a fatal overdose - A free event

Event date: 6/2/2019 12:00 PM Export event

 

Sponsored by Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services

Hosted by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad

Location: Huntington Community First Aid Squad
2 Railroad St. Huntington Station (Parking is available next door at the LIRR commuter parking lot)

Date: Sunday, June 2nd

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Presentation given by Dr. Gregson Pigott, EMS Medical Director and Clinical Director of the       Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.  Participants who attend can expect to learn:

  • Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
  • Steps on how to respond to an overdose and how to administer naloxone

The training includes administration of intranasal Narcan, and steps to take until EMS arrives. Participants will receive a free emergency resuscitation kit that includes Narcan.

To register for this life saving training, please call

Legislator William Spencer’s Office at 631-854-4500.

 

 
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