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Health department issues warning about increase in overdose deaths, non-fatal overdoses in McHenry County

The health department has issued a warning to the public after recently identifying an increase in suspected overdose deaths and non-fatal overdoses in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday there has been an increase in deaths, suspected from overdoses, in the county, as well as non-fatal opioid overdoses. The department […]

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Health department reports double number of overdose deaths in McHenry County compared to prior years

The health department is warning the public about overdose deaths in McHenry County as officials have identified double the number of deaths this year compared to the same time in prior years. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announced Tuesday there has been a continued increase in deaths, suspected from overdoses, in the county. […]

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Health department issues warning about increase in suspected overdose deaths in McHenry County

Authorities are warning the public and offering safety tips after recently identifying an increase in suspected overdose deaths in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Tuesday there has been an increase in deaths, suspected from overdoses, in the county. The department did not provide specific numbers or say what date the […]

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‘Significant increase’: Over dozen overdose deaths reported in McHenry County in past 2 months, officials warn

Health officials have issued a warning after 16 people have died from suspected overdoses in the past two months in McHenry County, which is a significant increase from prior months. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announced the increase in suspected overdose deaths on Friday. McHenry County Department of Health Community Information Coordinator Nick […]

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Health department warns residents about increase in suspected overdose deaths in McHenry County

Authorities are warning the public and offering safety tips after seeing an increase in suspected overdose deaths recently reported in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday there has been an increase in deaths, suspected from overdoses, in the county. The department did not provide specific numbers or say what date […]

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Health officials sound alarm again as ‘noticeable rise’ in opioid overdoses hit McHenry County

Health officials are again warning the public after seeing a “noticeable rise” in opioid overdoses in McHenry County, saying fentanyl is a major factor in them. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said last week the rise was in non-fatal overdoses. The department said they continue to see fentanyl present in all types of […]

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Officials warn of significant increase in suspected overdose deaths in McHenry County in recent weeks

Authorities are warning the public after a “significant increase” in suspected overdose deaths was reported over the past month in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday the deaths occurred over a four-week period between May 12 and June 9. The McHenry County Coroner’s Office data showed there were two and […]

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Authorities warn of โ€˜significantโ€™ number of overdose deaths in McHenry County in past week

Authorities are warning the public after multiple overdose deaths occurred in the past week in McHenry County as officials in Lake County also warn about overdoses. The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition said Tuesday they have been notified of “multiple” overdose deaths that have occurred between March 5 and March 13. “The number of deaths […]