The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Forum Speaker Series: “The Rising Tide of Fentanyl and Its Community Impact”
On Monday, March 20, 2023, Local Health, Education and Law Enforcement experts discussed the rapid influx of, and the myriad of ways in which, the deadly opioid fentanyl is adversely impacting young people, communities, and commerce throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. The drug’s growing usage continues to challenge treatment and recovery specialists while also forcing first responders and law enforcement to make new life-and-death decisions. Below is a link to the presentations.
PANEL:
Chris Gibson, Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Executive Director
Nancy Bee, Salem Health Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Tim Murphy, Bridgeway Community Health CEO