Lawrence County Health Department Offering Free Narcan Traning

(BEDFORD) – The Lawrence County Health Department is offering a free community workshop on how to use Narcan Nasal Spray.

Participants will learn how to identify and respond to opioid overdoses using Narcan Nasal Spray, which is used to treat narcotic overdoses.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23rd at the Bedford Perk located at 919 15th Street. The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The workshop is a partnership between the health department, Kara Simon and Jared Stancombe.

There will also be a pasta bar for $4 for those attending.

Registration is not required, but it’s suggested to ensure enough food. To register call Public Health Nurse Mary Kinser, 812-275-3234, at ext. 2616.