Heroin in the News Archive

 
Published: September 28, 2018   |  Event: Tuesday, October 2

Public Hearing on the “State of Addiction”

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania | October 2, 2018 at 10 am. | Senate Majority Caucus Room |    [Read More]

Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania
August 17, 2018

Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania

PUBLIC HEARING State of Addiction Confronting the Heroin/Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania Wednesday – August 15, 2018 Cambria County Courthouse, Courthouse 1 Ebensburg, PA   AGENDA 6:30PM Welcome and Opening Comments Senator Gene Yaw, Chairman, The Center for Rural Pennsylvania 6:45PM Cambria County Drug Coalition Members: Ms. Tracy Selak – Cambria County BH, ID, EI and […]  [Read More]

“State of Addiction” Public Hearing Set for August 15
August 9, 2018

“State of Addiction” Public Hearing Set for August 15

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, will hold a public hearing in Ebensburg on Wednesday, August 15 to gather more information on Medication Assisted Treatment services, Pennsylvania drug courts, and reemployment opportunities for people battling addiction to heroin and opioids. Senator Yaw Audio Senator Langerholc Audio  [Read More]

Substance Abuse Coalition goes live with 3-year plan
June 16, 2018

Substance Abuse Coalition goes live with 3-year plan

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Public Policy and Best Practices for Reducing Opioid Harm
June 11, 2018

Public Policy and Best Practices for Reducing Opioid Harm

Public Policy and Best Practices for Reducing Opioid Harm | June 6, 2018 | 14 East Wing, State Capitol Building  [Read More]

Winners in “Talk to Your Senator” Video Competition To Be Announced Online Wednesday, May 2
May 1, 2018

Winners in “Talk to Your Senator” Video Competition To Be Announced Online Wednesday, May 2

Winners of a statewide “Talk to Your State Senator” video competition will be announced online at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).  [Read More]

A conversation with Pa’s unlikely champion in the fight against opioids – Friday Morning Coffee (The Patriot News)
April 30, 2018

A conversation with Pa’s unlikely champion in the fight against opioids – Friday Morning Coffee (The Patriot News)

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State of Addiction
April 11, 2018

State of Addiction

Sen. Yaw presents “State of Addiction” during Clarion University Opioid Conference.   [Read More]

Senator Yaw to Participate in Clarion University Opioid Conference, April 12
April 10, 2018

Senator Yaw to Participate in Clarion University Opioid Conference, April 12

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) will participate in Communities in Crisis: PA’s Opioid Epidemic, a conference sponsored by the Mu Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society at Clarion University of PA and the Pennsylvania Emergency Nursing Association.  [Read More]

Yaw: Changes to opioid death reporting needed (Daily Item)
March 29, 2018

Yaw: Changes to opioid death reporting needed (Daily Item)

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Conservatives host drug and opioid town hall – (StandardJournal)
February 13, 2018

Conservatives host drug and opioid town hall – (StandardJournal)

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Overdose victim’s family sues sober house – (TheTimes-Tribune)
November 13, 2017

Overdose victim’s family sues sober house – (TheTimes-Tribune)

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Senator: Gas continues to aid economy (Williamsport Sun Gazette)
November 13, 2017

Senator: Gas continues to aid economy (Williamsport Sun Gazette)

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Departments of Banking and Securities and Health: Investment advisers offered guidance on how to help clients, firms affected by the opioid epidemic.
November 2, 2017

Departments of Banking and Securities and Health: Investment advisers offered guidance on how to help clients, firms affected by the opioid epidemic.

With many investment advisers reporting that they have clients or client family members struggling with opioid use disorder, the Department of Banking and Securities has partnered with the Department of Health to provide a resource guide to assist financial professionals coping with this public health crisis.  [Read More]

Overdose deaths in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania continue upward despite efforts – (LancasterOnline)
November 1, 2017

Overdose deaths in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania continue upward despite efforts – (LancasterOnline)

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