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Senate Committee Approves Yaw, Wozniak Measure to Increase Education in Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing Practices
HARRISBURG − Legislation requiring continuing medical education (CME) training for those professionals licensed to prescribe in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was approved today by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, according to the...
McNeill Holds Opioid Roundtable
Pa. state Rep. Dan McNeill held a roundtable with state and local elected officials, health professionals, and advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis.
Davidson Holds Opioid Roundtable
With Governor Tom Wolf, Pa. state Rep. Margo Davidson held a roundtable with state and local elected officials, law enforcement, health professionals, and advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis.
Schlossberg Holds Opioid Roundtable
Pa. state Mike Schlossberg held a roundtable with state and local elected officials, health professionals, and advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis.
Schweyer Holds Opioid Roundtable
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer held a roundtable with state and local elected officials, health professionals, and advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis.
Wozniak Backs Senate Democratic Opioid Abuse Prevention Legislation
Harrisburg − State Sen. John N. Wozniak issued the following statement in support of a legislative package designed to combat opioid abuse. The initiative was unveiled by Senate Democrats at a news conference today at the state Capitol. "Opioid abuse is the gateway to...
Combating Opioid Addiction Epidemic News Conference
With drug overdose deaths reaching epidemic levels, Senate Democrats unveiled legislation today to address the opioid addiction crisis from prevention through recovery.
Senate Democrats Outline Legislation to Combat Opioid and Heroin Crisis
Harrisburg – With drug overdose deaths reaching epidemic levels, Senate Democrats unveiled legislation today to address the opioid addiction crisis from prevention through recovery. “Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate and there is no easy solution to...
Judy Schwank Discusses Opioid Addiction & Treatment
Senators Call for Increased Education in Pain Management, Opioid Prescribing Practices
HARRISBURG − Two state Senators have introduced legislation to require Continuing Medical Education (CME) training for those professionals licensed to prescribe in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1202, introduced by Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senator...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Opioid Addiction Treatment – Part 1
At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve access to treatment for people suffering from addiction to opiates, such as heroin, opium and prescription drugs including Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, morphine and others.
State Senate Hearing in Pittsburgh Focuses on Opiate Addiction Treatment
Pittsburgh - April 7, 2016 - At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve access to treatment for people suffering from addiction to opiates, such as heroin, opium and...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Opioid Addiction Treatment – Part 2
At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve access to treatment for people suffering from addiction to opiates, such as heroin, opium and prescription drugs including Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, morphine and others.
Statewide Drug Addiction Study Proposed by Schwank Ordered by PA Senate
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate today unanimously approved Sen. Judy Schwank’s resolution for an advisory task force to find better ways to address drug addiction and treatment. “I believe the task force will find that Pennsylvania needs better coordination and,...
Schwank’s Proposal to Find Effective Ways to Deal with Drug Addiction Clears 1st Hurdle
HARRISBURG – The state Senate Health and Welfare Committee today unanimously approved a proposal by state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) calling for a broad study of addiction treatment concerns in Pennsylvania. The proposal now goes to the full Senate for...
Schwank ‘Encouraged’ by New Report’s Next Steps on Heroin, Opioid Epidemic
HARRISBURG, Sept. 23, 2014 – Urged by state Sen. Judy Schwank to examine the growing problem of heroin and prescription drug abuse, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania canvassed the state and issued its report today. Sen. Schwank said she worked with Sen. Gene Yaw, the...