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Apr
Toronto, Ohio — The TEMS Joint Ambulance District has been honored for its efforts in preventing fatal opioid overdoses, playing a crucial role in making naloxone more accessible and educating the public on overdose prevention.The recognition came from the HEALing Communities Study in Ohio, which acknowledged the district’s initiative in placing NaloxBoxes at a local rest stop and spreading awareness about overdose intervention. The Toronto-based ambulance service installed naloxone kits in the men's and women’s restrooms at the intersection of state Routes 7 and 213, ensuring quick access to the life-saving drug.Bridget Freisthler of Ohio State University, a partner in…