WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Public health officials have identified six Wood County sites that are prone to drug overdosing and installed vending machines with tools to handle crises. The locations:
> Aftermath Tattoo in Wisconsin Rapids.
> Family Health Center in Marshfield.
> Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids.
> Mid-State Technical College in Marshfield.
> St. Vincent de Paul in Marshfield.
> Wood County River Block in Wisconsin Rapids.
Said Sue Smith, county health director: “Having these machines in convenient locations removes barriers to accessing lifesaving resources and information.” The vending machines are stocked with personal hygiene kits, Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test kits, first aid kits, gunlocks, hand wipes, and sharps containers.
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For emergency aid. Typical machines cost $7,000, which includes installation and shipping. Annual software fee: $600. Optional charge for branding to sponsoring organizations: $700..