Canton EMS responds to rash of overdose incidents

EMS Coordinator Leo Reardon reported a recent spike in opioid overdose cases with six such incidents occurring over the first two weeks of October, including five in a four-day span. One individual, a 66-year-old male, was transported from Season’s Market on October 2 and again from Pleasant Street two days later due to substance abuse issues. On October 4, the man required nasal Narcan due to his level of consciousness. One day earlier on Arboretum Way, a 26-year-old man required three doses of Narcan — one from CPD and two from Canton EMS — before he was revived. Also on October 3, a 38-year-old female at the Hellenic Nursing Home was found unresponsive by staff and required Narcan to be revived. On October 5, paramedics responded to a 40-year-old man with CPR in progress by his spouse. He required Narcan both nasally and intravenously to be resuscitated and was transported to Good Samaritan. Most recently, on October 13, a 42-year-old man was found unresponsive at the Trinity Carnival and required Narcan to be revived. He was transported to Milton Hospital.

Honey Dew selling ‘Copcakes’ to benefit Det. Ruane

Honey Dew Donuts on Neponset Street has put together a fundraiser to assist John and Renee Ruane in obtaining a handicapped vehicle. John Ruane, a former Canton Police detective, was forced into early retirement due to an inoperable malignant brain tumor. He now relies entirely on a wheelchair and struggles to get into and out of his vehicle to attend doctor appointments. To help the Ruanes raise the needed funds, Honey Dew is selling vanilla “Copcakes” with blue sprinkles, and all proceeds will go toward the purchase of a vehicle through Mobility Works. Honey Dew is also accepting cash and check donations and as of Monday, General Manager Alecia Harris was thrilled to report that they had already raised over $9,000. Harris said the fundraiser will continue until the “mission is accomplished.”

CAASA Update: Free med disposal bags

In celebration of National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, Deterra is offering free pouches for the safe, permanent disposal of unused medications (pills, patches, liquids and more). The link to request a free pouch by mail can be found on the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) Facebook page. The offer is valid through October 31. In other news, CAASA is back on Twitter! Follow @CantonAlliance for CAASA information and programs.

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Posted by Mike Berger on Oct 22 2021. Filed under News, Police & Fire. Both comments and pings are currently closed.