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Calcasieu Tackles Opioid Crisis with New Grant | Lake Charles News
Calcasieu Parish is launching its second annual Opioid Abatement Grant Program, funded by a national settlement, to support innovative, community-driven solutions against the opioid crisis. IMCAL is leading the charge with plans for a new MAT Urgent Care center, seamlessly integrating with their existing Louisiana Bridge Program that connects overdose patients with peer navigators for long-term care. Peer specialists and nurses will educate patients and ensure follow-up appointments are secured. Organizations can apply for reimbursement-based funding until 5 PM on Friday, July 31st — a vital…
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