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Palm Beach, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) launches the Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, an innovative tool designed to provide critical insights on emergency room overdose data in Palm Beach County.

This dashboard provides public health officials, community organizations, and policymakers with actionable information to effectively respond to the ongoing overdose crisis. It features detailed breakdowns by region, demographics, substance types, and trends over time, allowing community partners to identify hotspots and allocate resources strategically.

The dashboard was developed with funding from the CDC’s Overdose Data to Action grant. It combines advanced data analytics with a user-friendly design to ensure accessibility for the public.

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