A new vending machine doesn't offer food or drinks. Instead it is vending free healthcare items.Right now- a vending machine at the franklin county municipal co
The machine is on the 6th floor of the court and holds pregnancy tests , naloxone, condoms, and more — all for free.The hope is that it removes barriers to items that can help keep people healthy and safeIt's a court-sponsored resource center that connects people to medical-assisted treatment, assessments, and hope.
"It really eliminates the stigma of having access to these resources. Some folks don't want to go in and say I need a pregnancy test. Or I need a fentanyl test," Topping said. "Having it in a court, especially outside of the March resource center, we can help to reduce that stigma." To access the free products, you first have to answer a few voluntary questions about gender, age, ethnicity, zip code, and if they have ever overdosed. All information is strictly confidential.
"I know folks get a little concerned when they have to give information. What it does, it helps us to see is this thing really being useful? Is it effective? Is it in a community or area where it's being used? Topping explained."The launch date was the 13th of March, and by now, we've had about 22 individuals who've been set up with it," Topping said.
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