Today, in Fort Oglethorpe provided several North Georgia Agencies with a donation for the purchase of Naloxone.
Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose.
With the opioid epidemic swamping the nation, Naloxone is a crucial tool for every first responder. Just within Dade County, our deputies have used this medication on numerous occasions, and saved multiple lives.
What is MedStat? Here is their bio from their webpage.
“MedSTAT” is a veteran-owned small business (VOSB) that is owned and operated by three United States Marine Corps Veterans. We took great pride in serving our country and now take great pride in providing the best service possible for all of our customers.
Founded in 2007, our CEO Jonathan Connell recognized need in the industry for competition, so we began with one simple mission:
TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL SUPPLIES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.”
Sheriff Cross would like to thank MedStat Supplies for their generous donation!
Pictured L to R:
Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk, MedStat Founder Jonathan Connell, Dade County Detective Chad Payne