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Community Opioid Awareness Classes
In 2016, New Orleans suffered more than 200 opioid overdose deaths. Beginning next week, NOMRC will be offering public classes that include hands-on practice in responding to these life-threatening opioid overdoses as well as offering information on addiction support and other resources. If you are interested in attending or helping teach a class, please email Jacob.Hurwitz@nola.gov.
Tuesday, August 14th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Nora Navra Library (1902 St. Bernard Ave.)
Thursday, August 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.)
Tuesday, August 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.)
Saturday, September 8th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.)
Tuesday, September 11th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.)
Saturday, September 22nd from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
West Nile Virus Community Outreach
On Wednesday, August 8th, the MRC will be assisting the New Orleans Health Department in conducting community outreach to areas in which infected mosquitos have been detected. Volunteers will help by distributing handouts and speaking with residents about mosquito prevention and control as well as how to keep themselves safe from West Nile Virus. If you are interested in assisting, please email AJ Beron at ajberon@nola.gov.
Wednesday, August 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM - Location TBD
If you are interested in speaking at neighborhood meetings and to other community groups about West Nile Virus safety, please contact sababcock@nola.gov.
New Member Orientation
If you have friends or family who want to volunteer with the NOMRC, please invite them to attend a New Member Orientation on one of the dates below. All in-person orientation dates now include a hands-on naloxone training immediately following the orientation. New members should RSVP to Jacob.Hurwitz@nola.gov to sign up and get more information about NOMRC orientation.
Friday, August 17th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM via online webinar
Saturday, September 8th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Naloxone (Opioid Overdose) Train the Trainer
Every day in the U.S., 115 individuals die from opioid overdoses. In 2017, New Orleans EMS responded to more than 1,200 overdose emergencies across our city. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is an overdose reversal medication that is safe for anyone to use and is the most effective way to stop an opioid overdose. NOMRC members who complete this training will be able to teach the community how to use naloxone and discuss the opioid epidemic's challenges. Please RSVP for one of the following trainings to Jacob.Hurwitz@nola.gov.
Saturday, September 8th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Naloxone, CPR, and Stop the Bleed Instructors
In the coming months, the NOMRC will be working with University Medical Center and New Orleans EMS to train volunteer instructors how to administer naloxone (Narcan) during an opioid emergency, perform hands-only CPR, and provide life-saving first aid during bleeding emergencies. NOMRC instructors will them help teach these courses to the public across New Orleans.
We are compiling a list of interested NOMRC members. If you'd like to be added to this list, please email Jake Hurwitz at Jacob.Hurwitz@nola.gov.
Want to get a head start on Stop the Bleed training? Register here for a free Stop the Bleed course hosted by University Medical Center.
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