Washington County Opioid Overdose Coalition on Monday recognized first responders who administered naloxone to save the lives of people who had overdosed on opioids. At least 35 lives were saved since April 2024 by emergency medical services technicians, firefighters, police officers, ...

The Washington Opioid Overdose Coalition, formed in 2016 to address Washington County's opioid crisis, hosted its annual community meeting Wednesday to discuss the organization’s efforts to prevent opioid overdoses, reduce stigma, and provide access to treatment. “Since 2016, we’ve ...