Programs around the state aim to improve literacy rates in the fields of education, technology and more for all types of Wisconsinites. We kick off our weeklong series with an interview about health literacy. We also talk to a doctor and heroin expert about the news that Wisconsin Walgreens will provide the heroin overdose antidote drug without a prescription.
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Wisconsin Walgreens Will Provide Heroin Overdose Antidote Without Prescription
Walgreens announced a new plan to combat prescription drug abuse. They’re installing safe medication disposal kiosks in their drug stores in 39 states and Washington D.C. Walgreens is also making the lifesaving opioid antidote naloxone–also known as Narcan–available without a prescription in 35 states, including Wisconsin. We talk to an expert about how this news could affect heroin abuse in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Life: Literacy In Wisconsin
On today’s Wisconsin Life we’ll be kicking off our “Literacy in Wisconsin” series. All week we’ll learn about efforts to help improve literacy in our state.
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Health Literacy In Wisconsin
One aspect of literacy that doesn’t get much coverage is health literacy. It doesn’t matter how well you read English–anyone can have trouble with health literacy. It’s an issue that affects all communities in Wisconsin. We speak to the medical consultant for Wisconsin Literacy about health literacy in the state.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Dr. Chris Eberlein Guest
- Michele Erikson Guest
- Dr. Paul Smith Guest
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