Vending Machines That Dispense Free, Lifesaving Narcan Kits Installed

MUSKEGON, Mich. (April 6, 2025) – Trinity Health and Public Health – Muskegon County have installed vending machines that dispense NARCAN®(naloxone) nasal spray for free at four Trinity Health locations as well as the health department location. The partnership and investment reflect the ongoing commitment from both organizations to expanding harm-reducing resources and improve access to lifesaving tools throughout the community. 

Access to these vending machines is available during normal hours of operation at:

• Trinity Health Medical Center - Hackley (1675 Leahy St., Muskegon, MI 49442)

• Trinity Health North Muskegon (2006 Holton Rd., Muskegon, MI 49445)

• Trinity Health Urgent Care (1670 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 4944)

• Trinity Health Lakes Village (6401 Prairie St., Norton Shores, MI 49444)

• Muskegon County Marquette Campus, Public Health (1903 Marquette Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442)

Narcan nasal spray is a life-saving tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. These easy-to-use kits quickly reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose by restoring breathing, granting crucial time for emergency responders to arrive. It can reverse the effects of heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids.

“Overdoses remain a persistent and urgent public health challenge, impacting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and neighborhoods,” said Kathy Moore, Health Officer, Public Health – Muskegon County. “Increasing access to Narcan is a proven strategy to reduce harm and prevent fatalities. With overdose events happening in homes, public spaces, workplaces, and social settings, it is critical that community members have the tools they need to act quickly.”

In 2024, a Trinity Health Community Needs Assessment identified decreasing the impact of drug use as a public health priority after data showed opioid-related overdoses in Muskegon significantly rose from 2020 to 2023. 

Narcan kits are also available at these other Trinity Health locations in West Michigan:  

• Trinity Health Medical Center – Norton Shores (3570 Henry St., Norton Shores, MI 49441)

• Trinity Health Wege Medical Center (300 Lafayette Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

• Trinity Health Medical Center – Rockford (6050 Northland Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341)

• Trinity Health Medical Center – Byron Center (2373 64^th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315)

• Trinity Health Grand Rapids Main Lobby (200 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

All four Kent County locations also recently added fentanyl testing strips. Fentanyl is a highly dangerous synthetic opioid found in many street drugs and has been the primary driver for a rise in opioid overdose deaths across the United States. 

“Providing these kits free of charge at so many locations strengthens our commitment to addressing the opioid crisis in our communities,” said Michelle Gravlin, Director of Community Health & Well-Being, Trinity Heath Lakeshore. “Every second matters during an overdose, and this will remove barriers to care by putting lifesaving medication directly into the hands of the people who need it, exactly when they need it.”

Opioid overdoses are a national emergency, claiming more than 50,000 lives per year, with more than 2,000 occurring in the state of Michigan alone.

Photo: Trinty Health Muskegon and Public Health – Muskegon County leaders celebrate partnership to place five new Narcan boxes at Trinity Health and Public Health – Muskegon County.  From left to right (front row): Michelle Gravlin, Director of Community Health & Well-Being, Trinity Health; Gary Allore, President, Trinity Health Muskegon; Kathy Moore, Health Officer, Public Health – Muskegon County; Lionel Alexander, Process Manager, Public Health – Muskegon County; (back row) Joshua Wynn, Community Health Improvement Coordinator, Trinity Health; Sam Frens, Behavioral Health Regional Director, Trinity Health; Susan Blackburn, Behavioral Health Nurse Manager, Trinity Health

 

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About Trinity Health Michigan

Trinity Health Michigan is a leading healthcare provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 26,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of ten hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Byron Center, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Oakland and Shelby, and two medical groups. The health system has 2,410 beds and 5,729 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.74 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $232.2 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, home health and hospice agencies and 17 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.