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Hidalgo County Health hosts first public opioid overdose awareness event
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 11, 2026
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Key points The event took place at the Mercedes Public Library, where health officials provided information on how to respond in case of an overdose. From Harlingen, Texas: In Hidalgo County, a public event was held to raise awareness about opioid overdose prevention.
From Harlingen, Texas: In Hidalgo County, a public event was held to raise awareness about opioid overdose prevention. The event took place at the Mercedes Public Library, where health officials provided information on how to respond in case of an overdose.
Health officials shared details on administering Narcan, a medication used to counteract opioid overdoses. The event was hosted by Hidalgo County Health and Services, marking their first public opioid overdose awareness training.
Further information on the event and opioid overdose prevention is available from Hidalgo County Health and Services, the host of the training.
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Category: library Published: July 11, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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