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Prison Needle Exchange Programs Reduce Healthcare Costs
“Needle exchange programs are evidence-based strategies ... Nick Scott, PhD “Previous work has focused only on the health benefits of these programs. We know exchange programs can prevent ...
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Study highlights benefits of expanding needle exchange programs in prisons
"Needle exchange programs are evidence-based strategies that prevent transmission of blood-borne viruses, reduce injection-related infections, improve access to medical care, and facilitate entry ...
The Denver Post4d
Should Denver allow more needle exchange programs? Some council members — and the mayor — aren’t sure.
Denver would eliminate its limit on the number of needle exchange programs that can operate in the city and remove restrictions on their location under a new ordinance set for a final vote Monday.
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Study finds federal needle exchange programs reduce health care costs and blood-borne infections
More information: Cost–benefit analysis of Canada's Prison Needle Exchange Program for the prevention of hepatitis C and injection-related infections, Canadian Medical Association Journal (2024) ...
New York Post3d
Denver law would allow unlimited needle exchange sites — including outside schools and daycares
An expansion of a Denver law from the late nineties will allow for unlimited needle exchange sites across the city. Denver Post via Getty Images An expansion of a Denver law from the late ’90s ...
The Gazette4d
Denver mayor vetoes bill expanding Denver's needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston late on Tuesday vetoed a proposal to remove the cap and distance requirements on the city’s needle exchange program. The City Council may still override his veto if ...