The new vending machine will be available 24/7 and is provided at no cost to those using it.

Singing River Health System announced Wednesday that the system is installing a Narcan vending machine at Singing River Gulfport Hospital to provide free, 24/7 access to overdose reversal medication.

The health system believes this will help empower families, friends, and bystanders to act quickly during critical moments when every second counts.

“Building a healthier community means breaking down barriers to critical resources,” said Heather Porter, administrator of Singing River Gulfport Hospital, in a statement. “By hosting this Naloxone access point, we’re helping ensure that life-saving medication is available the moment it’s needed because no family should lose someone when help could have

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