BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Bismarck Burleigh Public Health is partnering with the Heartview Foundation to provide free Narcan trainings to North Dakotans this month. “Training our community, and workplaces in the use of Narcan is an important life-savingsolution," said Opioid Treatment Program Case Manager, Cathy Palczewski. "Safe communities are strong communities. Heartview Foundation is happy to partner with BBPH because this training helps both value people’s lives and saves people’s lives.” The trainings will be held on January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the new BBPH building at 407 S. 26th St. Participants will learn how to recognize an opioid overdose, and how to correctly administerNarcan. Each attendee will receive a free Narcan kit. To register for the event, call (701) 355-1597 or RSVP on eventbrite. Registration is limited. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health offers walk-ins for STI screening Narcan temporarily restores breathing during an overdose of fentanyl or other opioids. “Our goal is to train the public on 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, SAP Coordinator. BBPH receives funds from the State Opioid Response Grants, which it uses to provide Narcan training and prescription drug take-back events. If you or your organization would like to attend or host a future Narcan training event, contactBismarck-Burleigh Public Health at (701) 355-1597 for more information. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW