Naloxone in Black Saves Lives | Philadelphia News

Pennsylvania’s Overdose Awareness Day spotlighted a life-saving breakthrough: an 18% drop in overdose deaths last year, fueled by Philly’s bold Naloxone in Black program. Free naloxone boxes at all 61 fire stations distributed over 41,000 doses — reversing more than 17,000 overdoses — targeting communities hardest hit, especially African Americans. Engine Eleven on South Street led the charge. Funded by state’s Overdose Prevention Program, this public safety initiative now trains all Office of Public Safety staff and plans nationwide expansion. City leaders urge no complacency — this model proves prevention works, and access to naloxone saves lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02182bb11fdbda9c