Bucks County Coroner's Office

09/02/2026

September is baby safety awareness month. The goal of this month is to raise awareness and share safety tips to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.

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08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Recognizing an overdose can be difficult but there are signs that someone may be overdosing. If in doubt, it is better to treat the event as an overdose. You can help by administering an opioid reversal treatment such as Naloxone and calling 911.

08/03/2026

07/30/2026

Slow Down and Save a Life! Did you know that speeding only saves about 54 seconds according to studies? On the other hand, obeying speed limits and slowing down saves fuel, money, carbon dioxide and most importantly, lives! According to studies if drivers stopped speeding nationwide, then drivers could save over six million gallons of fuel, $18 million and reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to 5.5 million vehicles. As well, nationwide we could save over 11, 000 lives that would have been lost to speeding related accidents. Slow down, your neighbors, family and the earth will thank you.

07/22/2026

Kratom is a substance that has seen a rise in popularity in the United States and can often be seen advertised at gas stations and smoke shops. This substance is often marketed as an herbal, natural alternative to alcohol and with claims that it can assist with mental health symptoms and addiction. Because of these claims, many people are unaware of the dangers of this plant derivative including addiction, respiratory depression and even death. Attached to this post is a drug fact sheet put out by the DEA. We highly encourage the public to stay away from this substance.

07/07/2026

We talk a lot about physical health here at the coroner's office, but mental and emotional health are equally as important. July is social wellness month which means July is used to highlight the benefits of social relationships and point out how many people may feel isolated in a digitally connected world. Below is an article about Social Wellness by BetterHelp. The article explains what social wellness is and the things we can do to strengthen it.

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/current-events/july-is-social-wellness-month-heres-how-to-celebrate/

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07/02/2026

We hope that you all have a relaxing, fun and safe 4th of July weekend! With high temperatures rolling in and large crowds we hope that everyone will take steps to keep themselves and others safe. Below are some easy tips that everyone can follow to accomplish that goal.

06/27/2026

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) effects approx. 1 out of 20 adults in the US according to the Department of Veteran Affairs. The goal of PTSD awareness day is to help bring light to this disorder and help those who have been diagnosed receive treatment and understanding. Below is an article about PTSD from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp

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