SFPublicPress

NEW: Language barriers obstruct access to lifesaving information for San Francisco's Indigenous Mayans, fueling the fentanyl epidemic. On this episode of "Civic," we discuss the profound impact of linguistic disparities, the need for culturally competent drug health services and grassroots efforts shaping this critical issue.

https://www.sfpublicpress.org/overdose-deaths-swell-among-sfs-mayan-residents-highlighting-urgent-need-for-culturally-competent-drug-health-services/

#SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoNews #Podcast #LatinX #Yucatec #Mayans #DrugOverdose #Fentanyl #Drugs

Overdose Deaths Increase Among SF’s Mayans as Health Services Lacking, Experts Say

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdose deaths among San Francisco's Mayans have risen. More robust health services are needed, experts say.

San Francisco Public Press
Apr 10, 2024 at 4:22pmWeb