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Opioids

opioid settlement roundtable
Regional

Delaware County Hosts Meeting to Address $63 Million in Opioid Settlement

March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 - by MyChesCo

MEDIA, PA — Delaware County announced it held an Opioid Settlement Roundtable Discussion for leaders of local colleges and universities on March 23. The forum, hosted by Delaware County Council, …

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US Capitol
Government / National

Senator Casey Introduces Legislation to Lower Costs for Opioid Treatment in the U.S.

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 - by MyChesCo

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation Wednesday to lower costs for the more than 20 million Americans seeking opioid treatment, including life-saving medication and outpatient treatment programs. The Maximizing …

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United States Penitentiary
Crime

Chester County Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Operating Pill Mill Out of Main Line Pain Clinic

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Yutong Zhang, 64, of Berwyn, PA, a physician, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison, and three years …

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opioids
Addiction / National

New Federal Proposal Expands Access to Opioid Treatment

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder …

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rehab
Addiction / Social Issues

Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 - by Timothy Alexander

In the United States, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. This number has been increasing every year for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …

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Naloxone
Kennett Square

Rep. Christina Sappey Hosts Naloxone Training at Kennett Borough Hall

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 - by MyChesCo

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Community members joined state Rep. Christina Sappey on Monday for a Free Naloxone Training at Kennett Borough Hall. The event was hosted with support from the Chester …

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opioids
National / Social Issues

Senator Casey’s Bill Would Cut Costs for Opioid Treatment

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 - by MyChesCo

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is introducing legislation to lower the costs of opioid treatment for millions of Americans. “Recovering from an opioid use disorder can be expensive, isolating and …

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naloxone
Health / Medical / Kennett Square

ICYMI: Free Community Naloxone Training, September 26

September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 - by MyChesCo

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey is reminding constituents that she will be hosting a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at …

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law
Pennsylvania

AG Shapiro Reaches $450 Million Agreement with Opioid Manufacturer Endo International

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced his office has reached an agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Endo International and its lenders. The multistate agreement would provide up …

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prison
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Doctor Gets 15 Years for Drug Dealing

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 - by MyChesCo

WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Raymond Kraynak, age 65, of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on August 3, …

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