Check In With Wisconsin Tech College President, Doses Of Opioid Treatment Naloxone Nearing Expiration

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Naloxone, a drug used to combat heroin and prescription drug overdoses.
Naloxone, a drug used to combat heroin and prescription drug overdoses. Intropin (CC-BY)

The president of the Wisconsin Technical Colleges System joins us to discuss state funding and student outcomes. Then, doses of a drug used to treat opioid overdoses are expiring throughout the state. We learn why this is happening and how departments are responding.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Morna Foy Guest
  • Paul Krupski Guest