Community Conversation Puts Focus on Substance Abuse

Community Conversation puts focus on substance abuse

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - Stepping Stone treatment facility in Evansville wants the community to not shy away from the substance use conversation. An open house-style event with a diverse guest list of recovering addicts, physicians, a judge and Evansville's mayor, aims to dive head first into that dialogue. "If we treat it like a chronic medical condition," says Doctor Arvin Datt, "Evansville's no different than any other small or large city. I…

Officials seek local fixes for federal substance abuse cuts – North Star Reporter

By Geena Monahan—For the North Star Reporter  Stephen Berdos, human services coordinator for the Health Department, has kept treatment for substance use disorders and helping those struggling with addiction at the top of his list since accepting he arrived last October.  However, President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.1 billion in budget cuts to the Substance Abuse […]

Amid Federal Funding Cuts, County Seeks Input on Public Health Priorities

DPH is urging residents to share how public health efforts affect their communities and identify key areas for future focus The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is hosting a virtual community meeting on July 24 at 6:00 PM to gather input on public health priorities as federal funding cuts loom, according to a recent announcement.  The one-hour session, livestreamed on facebook.com/lapublichealth, /lapublichealth, and youtube.com/la…