Local non-profit increasing access to Narcan after overdose spike

Equitas Health has announced it will operate a limited program to provide more access to naxalone, also known as Narcan, to the public.This comes after 10 people overdosed on heroin last weekend, including two cases that turned deadly.According to Equitas, individuals or family members who lack health insurance or cannot afford the cost of naloxone may be eligible for assistance starting July 12.Those seeking Narcan can complete an application for assistance at Equitas Health’s Short North