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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, …
Delaware County Hosts Meeting to Address $63 Million in Opioid Settlement Read More
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 …
Senator Casey Introduces Legislation to Lower Costs for Opioid Treatment in the U.S. Read More
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 …
Chester County Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Operating Pill Mill Out of Main Line Pain Clinic Read More
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 …
New Federal Proposal Expands Access to Opioid Treatment Read More
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 …
Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives Read More
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 …
Rep. Christina Sappey Hosts Naloxone Training at Kennett Borough Hall Read More 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 …
Senator Casey’s Bill Would Cut Costs for Opioid Treatment Read More
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 …
ICYMI: Free Community Naloxone Training, September 26 Read More
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 …
AG Shapiro Reaches $450 Million Agreement with Opioid Manufacturer Endo International Read More
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, …
Pennsylvania Doctor Gets 15 Years for Drug Dealing Read More