First responders throughout East Feliciana Parish participated in a training Nov. 7 by Capital Area Health Services about the proper use of Narcan, the life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of overdoses from opioids.
CAHS staff members distributed 588 kits of Narcan for use by the East Feliciana Sheriff鈥檚 Office and 19 fire and police agencies in the parish. Jessica Canning, of the West Feliciana Parish Hospital, requested and coordinated the training.
The training, held in the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse in Clinton, was hosted by 20th Judicial District District Attorney Sam D鈥橝quilla, who represents East and West Feliciana parishes.
鈥淲e had a phenomenal time engaging with the first responders and community leaders, making sure they were informed about and equipped with life-saving Narcan,鈥� said CAHS Prevention Coordinator Ricki Davis-Robinson.
CAHS offers free trainings for agencies and organizations through the CAHS region of seven parishes: Ascension, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville and Pointe Coupee.
To request a training or presentation, call the Wellness and Prevention Department at (225) 663-6231.