opioid epidemic

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Drug users in Jackson County can exchange old syringes for new ones, through the Jackson County Syringe Exchange Program. Public health said it’s to prevent the spread of bloodborne diseases associated with injections. “This program helps them stay …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– Oregon community health centers will be receiving a bit of help soon thanks to new grant funding that has been set aside by the Department of Health and Human Services. Across the whole country, the department will be allocating …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Mercy Flights, Jackson County Public Health, and law enforcement agencies are working together to combat opioid overdoses in Jackson County. While none of the most recent opioid overdoses have been fatal, Jackson County Public Health says they’re stemming from …

MEDFORD, Ore. – County health leaders across the state are coming together to tackle the opioid crisis. “Lines for Life” is hosting Oregon’s first ever state-wide workshop on opioids, pain and addiction treatment Thursday to Saturday. The event is meant to start …

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– A local organization was accredited with one of the highest levels of recognition given to an organization for it’s work on opioid treatment. Adapt was accredited for a period of three years for it’s Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program which combines …

Washington, D.C.–Governor Kate Brown testified Thursday in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to share her perspective on the national opioid crisis. Her testimony included the story of Max Pinsky, an Ashland man who died of …

Medford, Ore.– The opioid crisis is a serious issue across the country. Now Oregon is taking new measures to help find a solution. “You realize that this problem is so big,” said Julia Pinsky, founder of Max’s Mission. “People don’t talk about …

Medford, Ore.– In January 2013, Max Pinsky overdosed on heroin at the age of 25. He was one of four young Ashland men to overdose that winter. Max, who had been attending school and working up to that point, caught his family …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday announced what officials call the largest health care fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. Sessions says upwards of 400 people nationwide stand charged in health care fraud schemes resulting in $1.3 …

Washington, D.C. – For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting the removal of a prescription opioid from the market due to public health consequences from abuse. The FDA is requesting Endo Pharmaceuticals remove Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) …