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High school senior helps draft bill requiring Narcan in Illinois public libraries

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CHICAGO (WGN) — A new state proposal would require public libraries across Illinois to keep medications that can reverse an opioid overdose, such as Narcan, on hand in case of a medical emergency. Illinois Math and Science Academy senior Jordan Henry and Illinois State Rep. Anna Moeller worked together to draft the legislation. Both joined WGN’s Evening News at 6 p.m. Wednesday to further detail their efforts. Henry said her advocacy stems fro…

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Elgin native helps draft overdose medication legislation - Chronicle Media

High school students generally don’t participate in drafting legislation. Jordan Henry is an exception. A senior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy, the Elgin native is working with her local state representative on a bill that would require public libraries to keep on hand medications that can reverse an opioid overdose. The legislation would... The post Elgin native helps draft overdose medication legislation appeared first on Chronicl…

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