Fond du Lac County is forming an opioid overdose fatality review team in an effort to understand the risk factors leading to fatal overdoses and prevent future overdoses. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says team members will be comprised of individuals from several areas including law enforcement, EMS, mental health, Department of Corrections, and substance use counselors. Mueller says the team hopes to be able to paint a picture of what led to an opioid overdose death. The team is funded with a grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin and will begin reviewing cases soon.
