Winnebago County Public Health Vending Machines
In 2023, Winnebago County was awarded grant funds by the State Department of Health Services to increase the availability and accessibility of Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips via vending machine access. There are two outdoor vending machines: one at the Oshkosh Administration Building and one at the Neenah Human Services Building. The Public Health Vending Machine (PHVM) will be stocked with nasal naloxone, fentanyl test strips, Deterra Drug Deactivation bags, and other public health supplies. The PHVM is a free community resource and a harm reduction strategy that can be used to combat the harmful impact opioids have had on the community.
Hours and Locations:
The Winnebago County Public Health Vending Machines are available 24/7 at two convenient outdoor locations:
David W. Albrecht Administration Building
112 Otter Ave. Oshkosh, WI
Winnebago County Human Services
211 N Commercial St. Neenah, WI
How to Access The Machines
Step 1: Call the confidential Public Health Vending Machine Hotline to receive a PIN Code: (920) 232 - 3313
Step 2: Use your unique PIN code to access up to 3 items from the Public Health Vending Machine.
Step 3: Use the items to help make our community a safer place for everyone. Contact the hotline again for a new PIN code if needed.
Download Public Health Vending Machine Flyer
Contact
Winnebago County Public Health
Maddie Breager, Community Health Strategist
920-385-8833 or mbreager@winnebagocountywi.gov
About The Vending Machine Design:
Winnebago County believes recovery for everyone is possible. Part of this belief stems from our core value that each person matters and brings light to our community. We want people struggling with substance use to know they are not alone, we care about them, and we want them to be safe. To involve the community in this project, we held a community design contest for the outside of the vending machine. The goal was for the design to incorporate these core values along with the addition theme of "Harm Reduction Saves Lives."
In the end, our team decided to incorporate 3 submissions into the design of the machines, with one design featured on each of the 3 panels. Here is the feedback from the artists that was submitted with their designs:
Left Side Panel - “One Step a Time” - Create by Kelly Reyer
Question 1: Why are you interested in the Winnebago County PHVM design contest?
I have two family members in recovery. There was a time that I didn't think recovery was possible for either of them. I'm so glad they proved me wrong. Recovery is possible.
Question 2: How does your design portray the contest theme?
My design shows that all people are capable of recovery by incorporating various genders, ages and races into the design. The design is meant to decrease the stigma of substance use by showing that anyone can struggle, but recovery is possible one step at a time. The design also shows that it's okay to need help to achieve being in recovery. The design shows a positive outlook and the sun represents bringing light into recovery, the ladders represent steps to take toward recovery.
Question 3: Please provide any supplemental project information, including materials/medium, process/approach, and intention.
This is digital graphic design. I wanted to stick to an upbeat and modern color theme. The different ladders represent taking steps, upward movement, and different pathways to the same destination.
Middle Panel, bottom “You are Never Alone” - “Shining Star” - Created by Beth Staton
Question 1: Why are you interested in the Winnebago County PHVM design contest?
The State Street Center is dedicated to providing support for the recovery of person affected by substance use and mental health issues. Art is one component of State Street Center uses to aid in recovery, hence our interest in supporting this community health project.
Question 2: How does your design portray the contest theme?
This design supports the fact that each person is worthy, capable and deserving of help in their recovery journey.
Question 3: Please provide any supplemental project information, including materials/medium, process/approach, and intention.
The ideas for the design were inspired by the song, “Shining Star,” by the band Earth, Wind and Fire.
Right Side Panel - “Different Word Each Time” - Created by Tracy Miller
Question 1: Why are you interested in the Winnebago County PHVM design contest?
I was an ED nurse in the community for many years and witnessed the impact of addiction in our community. Additionally, when I finished by ADN to BSN degree, I was fortunate to spend time as part of my clinical requirement at the WCHD. I developed the proposal for the needle exchange program.
Question 2: How does your design portray the contest theme?
I wanted to keep the aesthetic simple but with an impact. I developed a Word Cloud graphic to present various words related to addiction and recovery. I also created a QR code to link to the WCHD resources on Harm Reduction.
Question 3: Please provide any supplemental project information, including materials/medium, process/approach, and intention.
Depending on the day. life impacts us all differently. l am hopeful that those who encounter notice a different word each time, perhaps speaking on what they need most- acceptance, hope, time, faith, compassion…Thank you for allowing me this opportunity.
