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HARRISBURG, PA — A western Pennsylvania podiatrist pleaded guilty to opioid overprescribing, unauthorized access of patient prescription records, and assault charges tied to treatment of patients in Armstrong and Butler …
Podiatrist Pleads Guilty in Opioid Overprescribing Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A trip to the courthouse could now mean access to lifesaving help in a critical moment, as Pennsylvania rolls out a new initiative placing overdose-reversal medication directly …
Courthouses Across Pennsylvania Get Lifesaving Narcan Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition led by Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced legislation Thursday to permanently classify nitazenes — a synthetic opioid up to 40 …
Senators Sound Alarm on ‘Deadlier Than Fentanyl’ Drug in Bipartisan Crackdown Read More
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