BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) held an event in Bluefield today focused on the opioid epidemic and her efforts to create a drug-free West Virginia. As part of the event, Senator Capito participated in a Naloxone training with the Bluefield Rescue Squad. Senator Capito recently introduced the bipartisan Co-prescribing Saves Lives Act, which encourages physicians to co-prescribe this life-saving drug alongside opioid prescriptions.

“We must fight the terrible opioid epidemic on all fronts, including preventing overdose deaths. I recently introduced legislation that will help save lives, better equip our health care professionals who are treating overdoses, and give West Virginians suffering from addiction a second chance. The Bluefield Rescue Squad’s Naloxone demonstration today was extremely insightful and reinforced the need for legislation like the Co-prescribing Saves Lives Act. I want to thank everyone at the Bluefield Rescue Squad for hosting this event today, and for keeping the Bluefield community safe,” said Senator Capito. 

Last week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed the Co-prescribing Saves Lives Act introduced by Senators Capito and Tim Kaine (D-Va.). The bill can now head to the Senate floor for a vote. More here.

Photos from today’s event are included below:

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Senator Capito speaks about her efforts to create a drug-free West Virginia at the Bluefield Rescue Squad.

 

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Senator Capito learns about the Bluefield Rescue Squad’s Naloxone training.

 

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Senator Capito participates in a Naloxone demonstration.

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Senator Capito greets local officials at the Bluefield Rescue Squad.

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Community members watch the Naloxone demonstration at the Bluefield Rescue Squad.

 

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