OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Health has released its Regional EMS Opioid Overdose Surveillance Report for July 2025, documenting 1,471 suspected opioid overdoses across the state.
The monthly report tracks EMS responses where opioid use or naloxone administration was indicated. Data is compiled from records submitted to the Washington Emergency Medical Services Information System (WEMSIS) and covers the period from July 1 to July 31, 2025.
Key Statewide Figures:
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553 patients responded positively to naloxone.
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1,325 incidents included an opioid-related medical impression.
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1,471 unique suspected overdose cases were reported.
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1,801 total EMS unit responses were logged (including multiple units responding to the same incident).
Regional Breakdown:
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Central Region led with 539 suspected overdoses.
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East Region followed with 271 cases.
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West Region reported 183 suspected overdoses.
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Other regions, including North, North Central, Northwest, South Central, and Southwest, reported figures ranging from 39 to 172 suspected overdoses.
The Department of Health cautioned that variations in reporting levels and data entry practices may affect accuracy.
