Daily Journal

Indiana legislation looks to continue syringe exchange programs to combat blood-borne disease

A little over 10 years ago, Scott County experienced the largest outbreak of HIV in rural America. Out of the almost 200 ...
WFYI

Bill to extend needle exchange programs for another decade passes out of committee

Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean ...
The Pueblo Chieftain

'Unintended consequences': Study outlines impact of Pueblo's 2024 needle exchange ban

A CU study found that Pueblo's short-lived ban on syringe distribution impacted local programs, resulting in fewer visits and naloxone kit distributions. Syringe distribution increased after the ban, ...
WSAZ

Cabell-Huntington Health Department to end needle exchange program

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Cabell-Huntington Health Department is putting an end to their needle exchange program. The department said this means they will no longer hand out sterile syringes.