12/28/18 – 5:30 A.M.

2018 saw the fight against the opioid epidemic continue in Hancock County. Several local organizations announced their plans to help combat the issue over the past year. One initiative sees Hancock Public Health bringing “The MOMS Program”, the “Welcome To A New Life Program”, and Rotary’s “Saving Lives” program under one roof…

Bill Ruse:

Bill Ruse made that announcement in early October.

The University of Findlay joined more than 70 nonprofit organizations to combat the opioid epidemic. The school received a $10,000 Best Practices in Pain Medication Use grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation. They’re using the grant to survey and educate doctors in Hancock County about CDC opioid prescription guidelines for chronic pain management.

The Hancock County ADAMHS board also hosted a program in April to talk about the impact opioid addiction is having on area families.