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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, alongside 54 other Attorneys General, announced a landmark $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, resolving litigation over their decades-long role …
$7.4 Billion Settlement Reached with Purdue Pharma Over Opioid Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a continued partnership with Pocono Raceway for the annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR’s “The Great American Getaway 400” race weekend, …
Race to Save Lives: Pocono’s Drug Take Back Tackles Opioid Crisis! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dr. Asif Ilyas, a distinguished surgeon with Rothman Orthopaedics in Philadelphia, has been named to the 2025 Orthopedic Surgery Research All Stars, placing him among the top …
Dr. Asif Ilyas Named to Orthopedic Surgery Research All Stars Top 3% Nationwide by Avant-Garde Health Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions through the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, …
Iowa Hospitals See Significant Reduction in Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to support community-based initiatives aimed at preventing opioid use disorder (OUD). …
Pennsylvania Allocates $1.5 Million for Opioid Prevention Programs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education announces a symposium titled “The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis” to …
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation to Host Symposium on Xylazine Crisis in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study has found that a brief 5-minute preoperative video can slash opioid consumption by 30% in the week following knee replacement surgery. This innovative approach …
Study Reveals Simple Video Can Cut Opioid Use After Knee Surgery Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has approved key provisions advanced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States and …
Senate Approves Casey’s Measures to Combat Fentanyl and Protect Ports from Cyber Threats Read More
ELVERSON, PA — On Saturday, April 27, the Elverson community is invited to participate in a pivotal medication disposal event at their local Walmart, located at 100 Crossings Blvd. This …
Elverson Walmart to Host Drug Take Back Event Read More