Topline:
People can pick up free overdose prevention and health supplies from dozens of new vending machines across L.A. County.
Why it matters: The machines, called “community health stations,” are stocked with COVID-19 tests, naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, fentanyl test strips and two kinds of condoms.
Why now: The L.A. County Department of Public Health launched the stations Monday.
An example of one of the community health station vending machines, now being rolled out across L.A. County.
L.A. County Department of Public Health
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The backstory: People can still stop by some L.A. County Libraries for free naloxone clinics to pick up a box of the nasal spray, which can quickly reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
What’s next: Officials plan to nearly double the number of stations over the next few months from 51 to 100.
Where: You can find a full list of the locations here. They’re designed to be easily accessible and have been placed at pharmacies, community centers and homeless shelters, among other places.
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