Free Opioid Overdose Reversing Kits Now Available Through Vending Machine at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (May 13, 2026) – Naloxone, a fast-acting medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, is now available for free to the public through a new vending machine in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Emergency Department.

The vending machine is in the front entrance of the Emergency Department for 24/7 access. Naloxone nasal spray kits can be retrieved by entering a two-digit number that corresponds to the selected item. The nasal spray can be easily administered by friends, family members or caregivers.

Naloxone works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, which reverses the effects of an overdose. Common opioids are heroin, morphine and hydrocodone.

“Installing a Narcan dispensing device on campus is a meaningful investment in the health and safety of the community we are called to serve,” said Emily Moorhead, president of Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. “Expanding immediate, stigma-free access to naloxone directly supports overdose prevention efforts and demonstrates Henry Ford Macomb’s commitment to proactive, life-saving intervention.”

The hospital obtained the vending machine through a grant from the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) and the Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN). To date, OPEN has implemented 63 naloxone vending machines and distribution boxes throughout Michigan.

Learn more about Naloxone and how to recognize an opioid overdose here: henryford.com/naloxone

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