The Christian County Health Department is raising awareness and educating the community about sexually transmitted diseases this month and offering training on administering Narcan® to opioid overdose victims.
Health Education Manager Amanda Bassingthwaite says April is STD Awareness Month. She adds the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Christian County is high which is why they offer education about prevention as well as provide treatment.
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She encourages people to take an active role in your health and parents need to educate their children.
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Due to the high statistics of opioid overdoses in Kentucky and across the nation, Bassingthwaite says the health department will also be offering Narcan training.
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For more information on these programs or other services offered by the Christian County Health Department, visit their website or Facebook page.
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