In Our Midst: The Opioid Epidemic, and a Community Response
Date
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Location
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan. (Park in area “P”)
Description
Non-medical use of opiates has been called an “epidemic” by CDC Director Thomas Frieden and “an urgent public health crisis” by former US Attorney General Holder. Communities across the country are in the grips of an opioid epidemic, and ours is no exception. Learn about the opioid epidemic in our midst, and what we are doing as a community to respond.
UMSN's Dr. Stephen Strobbe will be presenting. This event is free and open to anyone interested. No registration required. Free C.E. (1.5 hours) for addiction professionals (NAADAC and MCBAP Approved Education Provider.)
