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The Health Agent reported that naloxone distribution rose from 192 doses in 2022 to 606 in 2025, while opioid-related deaths in Salem fell from 22 in 2020 to 9 in 2024. The Board requested additional data on total overdoses, including nonfatal cases.
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More naloxone is being distributed, and reported opioid-related deaths have declined, but the Board said it needs broader overdose data to understand the full trend. The Board appointed Sara Moore as chair for 2026 by a 4-0 vote, with Moore abstaining. A property compliance matter remained unresolved; no further action was taken while officials awaited a signed purchase-and-sale agreement and remediation progress.
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