Overdose Epidemic Wcny Medical experts, government officials, non profit organizations, and new york residents will share how the pandemic and the response have exacerbated the ongoing overdose epidemic. Cdc is committed to addressing the opioid overdose epidemic and supporting states and communities as they continue work to identify outbreaks, collect data, respond to overdoses, and provide care to those in their communities. on average, 217 people died each day from an opioid overdose in 2023.
Overdose Epidemic Wcny With funding from the new york state education department, wcny and our public media partners from across the state are raising awareness of the overdose epidemic through original content, multi platform resources, a statewide town hall, and kicks off a year of special programming. Drug overdose fatalities surged during the covid 19 pandemic in new york state, with opioid related overdose deaths increasing by 68% to nearly 5,000 individuals from 2019 to 2021. Wcny announced today that the week of february 13th will kick off a special collaborative effort to examine new york state’s addiction and overdose crisis. “overdose epidemic” programming will draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. Wcny is committed to raising awareness about the opioids crisis and sharing information and resources. wcny and pbs stations across new york state are dedicating a week of special programming and news reports to this epidemic.
Overdose Epidemic Wcny Wcny announced today that the week of february 13th will kick off a special collaborative effort to examine new york state’s addiction and overdose crisis. “overdose epidemic” programming will draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. Wcny is committed to raising awareness about the opioids crisis and sharing information and resources. wcny and pbs stations across new york state are dedicating a week of special programming and news reports to this epidemic. Wcny announced on wednesday that the week of feb. 13 will kick off a special collaborative effort to examine new york state’s addiction and overdose crisis. “overdose epidemic” programming will draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. Availability and use of illicit fentanyls are still the major drivers of overdose deaths and the current rise in stimulant related deaths appears entwined with the ongoing opioid epidemic. Overdose deaths were lower during the first quarter of 2024 than during the same time period in 2023; however, data are preliminary and subject to change. fentanyl, a highly potent opioid, was the most common substance involved in overdose deaths and continues to drive the overdose epidemic citywide. With funding from the new york state education department, wcny and our public media partners from across the state are raising awareness of the overdose epidemic through original content, multi platform resources, a statewide town hall, and kicks off a year of special programming.
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