Thanks for sending this Brandon! As a reminder, please also review the local information below which I sent to the coalition in December.
Opioid
users should take steps to protect themselves.
New forms of illicit fentanyl are causing an increasing number of overdose deaths in the state. If applicable, please
share this Avoid Overdose flyer with folks you’re working with.
For more information, please read this health advisory which was sent to healthcare providers on December 20.
Health Advisory: Fentanyl Deaths Increasing in Washington
Thanks for all you do.
Emily
Emily Less, MPH
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Public Health Consultant
Communicable Disease
(253) 625-1362 c •
eless@tpchd.org
(253) 798-7666 f •
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On Behalf Of Brandon Chun
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 1:36 PM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Homeless Coalition - ALERT from King County Public Health: Recent Uptick in Overdoses
For your awareness and appropriate action when counseling clients.
- Albeit King County... but trafficking of substances can move and spread.
- King County Public Health is warning those who use illicit drugs to take extra care after reported uptick in overdoses.
Brandon R. Chun
Director of Policy and Advocacy
945 Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
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