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Fentanyl: A Hidden Epidemic

Fentanyl: A Hidden Epidemic

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Presentation Length: 59:06
Presenters: Matthew Feist, MS, Randi Pedersen, MS
Presentation Categories: Regional Roundup
Presentation Details:
This session was held in conjunction with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Regional Operations, Region 10.

Learning Objectives:
1. Summarize drug overdose mortality trends in HHS Region 10.
2. Describe core infrastructure states are using to respond to the overdose epidemic.
3. Articulate at least three opportunities to improve overdose response within their sphere of influence.
4. Present a community-based organization’s approach to harm reduction and naloxone distribution.

Speakers:
Matthew Feist, MS, Senior Public Health Advisor
Office of Regional Health Operations, Region 10

Randi Pedersen, MS, Syringe Exchange Program Manager
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Emalie Huriaux, MPH, Integration, Hepatitis C, and Drug User Health Program Manager
Washington State Department of Health

Everett Maroon, Executive Director
Blue Mountain Heart to Heart
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