Lately, more people in Spokane have reported run-ins with bats. This isn’t unusual. When the weather warms up, both people and bats get more active. While bats are a helpful part of nature, they can sometimes carry diseases like rabies. Let’s look at what we can all do to stay safe. 

Naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan®) is a medication that is available over the counter, is easy to carry, is easy to use, and can save someone’s life from an opioid overdose. Do you want to know more? Spokane County’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has training for that!  

Did you know there's a simple, one-hour course that can teach you how to help someone in a mental health crisis—just like CPR does for medical emergencies? It’s called QPR Suicide Prevention training, and it’s available online and here in Spokane through the Spokane County Medical Reserve Corps.