The state of Wisconsin is labeling Eau Claire as an ‘area of concern’ for opioid deaths.
The Department of Health Services this week said the number of opioid deaths in and around Eau Claire is an issue. DHS says Eau Claire is among the worst in Wisconsin when it comes to opioid-related deaths, overdose hospitalizations, ambulance runs, and hepatitis C cases in people between the ages of 15 and 39.
Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer said the numbers reflect the reality of what he’s seeing on the ground.
