As opioid addiction continues to make headlines across the country, Northeast State Community College will host a conference addressing this national public health crisis and its effects in our region.
The College’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa presents A Gift of Freedom from Substance Abuse: A Conversation about Opioid Addiction, on Nov. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing Arts on the Blountville campus. The conference is free and open to the public.
Alpha Iota Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
Speakers scheduled to appear include Dr. Robert Pack, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the East Tennessee State University’s College of Public Health and Dr. Lyle Ailshie, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education.
The conference also features a panel discussion to include three former victims of opioid abuse disorder, local health care and substance abuse professionals, and education professionals. Area healthcare organizations will be setting up booths to provide information regarding substance abuse prevention and treatment.
The conference is organized by student members of the Alpha Iota Chi. The chapter extends an open invitation to the community seeking to fight opioid abuse in our region. Register now to attend this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/thegiftoffreedom.
As opioid addiction continues to make headlines across the country, Northeast State Community College will host a conference addressing this national public health crisis and its effects in our region.
The College’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa presents A Gift of Freedom from Substance Abuse: A Conversation about Opioid Addiction, on Nov. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing Arts on the Blountville campus. The conference is free and open to the public.
of Phi Theta Kappa
Speakers scheduled to appear include Dr. Robert Pack, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the East Tennessee State University’s College of Public Health and Dr. Lyle Ailshie, Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education.
The conference also features a panel discussion to include three former victims of opioid abuse disorder, local health care and substance abuse professionals, and education professionals. Area healthcare organizations will be setting up booths to provide information regarding substance abuse prevention and treatment.
The conference is organized by student members of the Alpha Iota Chi. The chapter extends an open invitation to the community seeking to fight opioid abuse in our region. Register now to attend this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/thegiftoffreedom.
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