Seven overdoses, four of which were fatal, in just as many days have left the community of South Lake Tahoe reeling and four families forever altered after losing members, to what officials have called a.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – Guided by the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Barton Health partners with local nonprofits to support programs and initiatives that are aimed at addressing unmet health needs.
Mental health, substance use and access to care rank highest among a long list of concerns in the Lake Tahoe region. The Barton Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that provide support for members of the community who face these issues.
Once again this year, $100,000 will be awarded through the Barton Foundation Community Health Grant. The application window opens May 3 and applications will be accepted through May 28.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 24. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department along with TASK, will be at Safeway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take in all medication for disposal.
This national event addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
April 24, 2021 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 24. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department along with TASK, will be at Safeway from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to take in all medication for disposal.
This national event addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.