Chicago, IL expands its overdose prevention efforts with a Public Health Vending Machine Pilot
Chicago, IL Overdose Public Health Vending Machine Pilot
Five vending machines provide free overdose prevention and hygiene kits at public locations. Every machine contains Narcan with items ranging from menstrual hygiene products to xylazine tests stocked based on local demand. Community members can request PIN numbers for the machines through participating organizations or an online request form. Chicago received CDC grant funding for the pilot as part of the agency's Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) initiative.
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This pilot initiative will deploy vending machines at five locations across the city, offering a range of health supplies.
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