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In treatment instead of in jail. Local initiative aims to help people fighting addiction
This article originally appeared on Fox47.com and can be found here. By Brady Mallory | Fox47 News Madison MAIDSON, Wis (Fox47) — Imagine a dinner table with an empty chair.
Dane County Approves $750,000 Emergency Initiative to Address Opiate & Fentanyl Epidemics
From the Office of Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive, November 18, 2022 The Harm Reduction and Prevention Act, a roughly $750,000 initiative to address opiate and fentanyl related emergencies, will
Two-thirds of Dane County Fatal Crashes Involve No Seatbelts or Helmets
For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Cheryl Wittke, (608) 256-6713 Executive Director, Safe Communities of Madison – Dane County Two-thirds of Dane County Fatal Crashes Involve No Seatbelts or
SSM Health’s ED2Recovery program faces rising overdoses due to Fentanyl
This article originally appeared on NBC15.com and can be found here. Colton Molesky | WMTV-Madison MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – An SSM Health St. Mary’s program is continuing to battle addiction
September 27 “Only Leaves Should Fall” Mini Events
If you are concerned about falling or have fallen in the past, please join us on Tuesday, September 27 at the Triangle Community Ministry or Mt. Zion Baptist Church to
Drunken driving crashes spike in Dane County; at least 11 killed in first half of 2022
This article originally appeared on Madison.com and can be found here. Chris Hubbuch | Wisconsin State Journal Drunken driving crashes — including at least 11 fatalities — rose sharply during
Dane County Sees 41% Increase in Car Crashes Related to Alcohol Use
This article originally appeared in the Capital Times and can be found here. By Allison Garfield Dane County has seen a 41% increase in the number of car crashes related
Unique Steppin’ – Improve your dance moves AND your balance!
Join us on Saturdays from 1-3pm starting August 20 as Safe Communities and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) collaborate to offer Unique Steppin’ to improve balance AND dance moves.
Settlement Funds Will Support Plan Against Opioid Epidemic
This story originally appeared on www.NBC15.com. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – This year, the Department of Health Services expects to get nearly $31 million for the task to fight Wisconsin’s opioid
Ending African American Deaths from Despair Opening Remarks
AAOC Ending African American Deaths from Despair – Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive, Webinar Series Opening Remarks Friday, June 5, 2020 “Words cannot express my sorrow at this heartbreaking moment
Purple Lights for Recovery
Show your support for those in recovery by participating in September’s events and lighting your business, organization or home in purple lights. When you do, you’ll be joining others who
September is National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month In honor of those we’ve lost, National Recovery Month is meant to find hope in the reality that recovery from substance use and mental health
Peers in the Park
Peers in the Park Events Struggling with addiction and looking for help and support? Join us if you’d like to talk to a recovery coach, learn about resources available to
Ending Deaths from Despair Webinar Series
Upcoming Webinars Hosted by Ending Deaths from Despair Task Force We’re planning our 2023 schedule. Please email us with topics you would like to see covered. Past Webinars You can watch
How do you know which exercises or activities improve balance?
By Ashley Hillman, Safe Communities’ Falls Prevention Program Manager Did you know that there are certain types of exercise that are better for enhancing balance? Walking is great aerobic exercise
Local Home Safety Resources
Home Safety Resources: Safety Checklist from the CDC (PDF) SSM Health Medical Equipment 4639 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711 (800) 924-2273 https://www.homehealthunited.org/home-medical-equipment All our retail stores have an extensive supply
Deadly Crashes Rising in Dane County
Oringinal article by Allison Garfield Original Article can be found here: Deadly Crashes Rise Dane County saw an unprecedentedly high number of fatal crashes in 2021 caused by both speeding
Recent Surge in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths has Hit Black Men the Hardest
Oringinal article by John Gramlich Original Article can be found here: Recent surge in U.S. drug overdose deaths has hit Black men the hardest Nearly 92,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in
Beauty and the Beast: Winter in WI – Tips for Preventing a Fall this Winter
Lately as we look out of our windows, we see the beauty of winter: glistening trees covered in ice and a white blanket of snow covering what was once green.
2021 Brings Record Number of Traffic Fatalities for Dane County
The number of traffic fatalities this year in Dane County already has exceeded the total for all of 2020, according to officials from the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission (TSC).
#EndOverdose: Advocates Bring Awareness to Dane County’s Ongoing Opioid Overdose Epidemic
This article by Maggie Ginsberg originally appeared in the December 2021 Edition of Madison Magazine. To view the original article, click here. Even as the crisis worsens in Dane County
Fall Prevention Classes: High Risk
Referral to Physical Therapy You may want to consider a physical therapist, preferably one with special training on older adult falls. Many physical therapists are trained to find out why
Fall Prevention Classes: Medium Risk
Stepping On™ Stepping On is an evidence-based workshop meeting once per week for seven weeks, two hours per week, with a reunion class three months later. The class is led