Maps Guide Life-Saving Opioid Interventions in Kansas
In Kansas, the Overdose Response Strategy team leveraged GIS to combat the substance misuse health crisis.
Posts Tagged: opioid crisis
Defining Open Data
Agencies are using open data to advance health equity and reduce opioid overdoses. Here are some tips for using open data in your community.
Mapping Health Equity
San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health used GIS technology to adapt to new challenges and better serve the community.
Q&A: Federal Approach to the Opioid Crisis
As difficult as overcoming the opioid epidemic might seem, it is not impossible for state and local leaders.
Helping to Solve the U.S. Opioid Crisis with Technology
One important tool in the arsenal of federal and state government agencies looking to fight the opioid crisis are prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs).
Using GIS to Tackle the Opioid Crisis
Even as the opioid epidemic escalates, many government officials may not understand the true scope of the problem. But geo-enabled data and GIS mapping tools allow communities to visualize an accurate picture of how and where opioid abuse is impacting its citizens. GIS can provide a holistic picture of drug abuse, collect data in real… Read more »