BBPH, Heartview Foundation staff aim to save lives with Narcan training

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH), in partnership with Heartview Foundation, will offer a free Narcan training session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at BBPH, 407 S. 26th St.

"Training our community and workplaces in the use of Narcan is an important life-saving solution. Safe communities are strong communities," said Cathy Palczewski, opioid treatment program case manager at Heartview Foundation. "Heartview Foundation is happy to partner with BBPH because this training helps both value people's lives and save people's lives."

Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to properly administer Narcan. Each attendee will receive a free Narcan kit.

Registration is required and space is limited. To register, call 701-355-1597 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-narcan-training-september-17th-tickets-1530492236479.

Narcan is a medication that temporarily restores breathing during an overdose caused by fentanyl or other opioids.

"Our goal is to train the public on the signs and symptoms of an overdose, the immediate actions they should take to get first responders to the scene, and steps to stabilize and potentially revive an individual who has overdosed," said Susan Kahler, substance abuse prevention coordinator at BBPH.

BBPH receives funding from the State Opioid Response Grants to support Narcan training and prescription drug take-back events.

For more information or to schedule a future training, contact BBPH at 701-355-1597.