Opioid Crisis – Framingham Source

Framingham FORCE Launches To Increase Awareness and Compassion On Opioid Epidemic

November 7, 2018November 8, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Framingham FORCE, Opioid Crisis

FRAMINGHAM – Local Framingham advocates and community members have formed Framingham FORCE, a group focused on increasing awareness and compassion surrounding

Government Police/Fire

Baker-Polito Administration Proposes $5 Million Fentanyl Interdiction Program

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Baker-Polito Administration, Fentanyl, Opioid Crisis

Photo and release courtesy of the Massachusetts Governor’s office. *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today, October 29, filed legislation

Government Health

Sen. Markey Urges FDA to Deny Approval of Powerful Opioid Dsuvia

October 19, 2018October 22, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Dsuvia, Fentanyl, Opioid Crisis, OxyContin for kids, Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The following is a press release from Sen. Ed Markey’s office. Sen. Markey is one of two Senators elected to

Government Health

Kennedy Health Center Received $288,750 To Expand Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Access

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Health, Health Resource Services Administration, Mental Health, Opioid Crisis, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FRAMINGHAM – The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center has been awarded $288,750 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Government Health

Framingham City Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution on Opioid Crisis

September 9, 2018September 10, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments At-Large City Councilor George King, Framingham City Council, Opioid Crisis, Resolution

FRAMINGHAM – The 11-member Framingham City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on the opioid crisis, identifying ways the City of

Government Health

As Opioid Overdose Deaths Increase, Sen. Markey Queries FDA About Inappropriate Fentanyl Prescribing

August 18, 2018August 19, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Fentanyl, Opioid Crisis, Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The following is a press release from Sen. Ed Markey’s office. He is one of two Senators who represent Massachusetts

Government Health

Governor Baker Signs Law Strengthens To State’s Education and Prevention Efforts, Expands Role of Recovery Coaches, and Improves Access To Opioid Treatment

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments An Act for prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction, Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Opioid Crisis, Senate President Karen Spilka

The following is a press release from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker was joined by

Health Politics

Sen. Warren Questions Trump Administration on Ongoing Failures to Address Opioid Crisis

July 22, 2018July 23, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of National Drug Control Policy, Opioid Crisis, President Trump administration, Sen. Elizabeth Warren

The following is a press release from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s office. **** WASHINGTON DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren

Opinion

LETTER: Atlantis Dental Donates $5,000 To Foundation For A Drug-Free World

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Atlantis Dental, dentist, Downtown Framingham, Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Framingham business owner, Letter to the Editor, Opioid Crisis, Sumbul Z. Naqvi

FRAMINGHAM – As a longtime local business owner in this town-turned-city, I know firsthand the amazing things we are capable

Government Health

Rep. Clark’s Substance Abuse Disorder Workforce Loan Re-Payment Bill Passes in House of Representatives

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 0 Comments Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Legislation, Opioid Crisis, Rep. Katherine Clark, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act., U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON DC – The Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Congressman Hal Rogers (R-KY), unanimously

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