Date: 10/3/2017
Subject: HOT TOPICS, OCT 11
From: League of Women Voters of Orange County
OCT 11, The Opioid Epidemic
A Statewide Public Health Emergency
11:30 AM, Sorosis Club, 501 E. Livingston St.
Register HERE
Opioids were the first cause or a contributing factor in almost 3,900 deaths in Florida in 2015, a 23 percent jump over the year before.
Only four states had larger percentage increases. Florida figures for 2016 have not been released, but health and law enforcement officials say the death toll shot up even faster last year and is headed higher in 2017.
What can be done?
In the news, an opinion piece by the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board:
Strengthen Governor Scott's Fight Against Opioids
Panelists include:
Jerry Demmings, Orange County Sheriff
Dr. Joshua Stephany, Orange County Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Amy L. Sims, Aspire Health Medical Director
Moderating will be Beth Kassab, Orlando Sentinel Enterprise Editor
Moderator: Beth Kassab
Orlando Sentinel Enterprise Editor
Panelist: Jerry Demmings
Orange County Sheriff
Panelist: Dr. Joshua Stephany
Orange County Chief Medical Officer
Panelist: Dr. Amy L. Sims
Aspire Health Medical Director
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League of Women Voters Orange County
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