FORUM ON THE OPIOID / HEROIN EPIDEMIC Sponsored by The Norwood Police Department, The Norwood Fire Department, Impact Norwood
The Opioid epidemic and its impact on Norwood will be the focus of a community based panel discussion on March 31, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Norwood High School Auditorium. A panel of local speakers will address the Opioid Epidemic as a Public health and safety issue covering topics such as Narcan usage by first responders, law enforcement concerns, the responsibility of the medical and dental profession, the biology of addiction and public health prevention strategies to reduce substance use. Speakers; Secretary of Veterans Services Francisco Urena, Norwood Police Chief William G. Brooks III, Fire Chief Anthony Greeley, Tim Hempton, DDS, Julie Purcell Hempton, Emergency Department Physician Assistant and Sigalle Reiss, Norwood Health Department Director & Impact Norwood Co-Chair.