The nation is currently facing one of the largest public health crises in history. As the use of opioids continues to rise, Philadelphia and its surrounding communities are uniting to address this issue head-on. Local business leaders are hiring from populations recovering from opioid addiction, supporting current employees struggling with addiction, and reaching out to their communities to help address the crisis.
Join us for an interactive discussion featuring local experts who will discuss the ways regional institutions are actively working to provide concrete resources and solutions to make a lasting impact.
Speakers (to date):
Brian Abernathy, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia
Joe Arndt, Vice President, Delta Products, Inc.
Dr. Sarah Bass, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Public Health, Temple University
H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works
Beth Connolly, Project Director, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Dr. Bruce Hopper, MD, Medical Director, CleanSlate Addiction Medical Centers
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Managing Director, City of Philadelphia
Abernathy was appointed Managing Director of the City of Philadelphia by Mayor Jim Kenney in January 2019. Abernathy serves as the City’s Chief Operating Officer, managing the City’s major operating departments and their day-to-day functions. He presently oversees the Philadelphia Resilience Project, Mayor Jim Kenney’s response to the opioid crisis, and Chairs the Shared Public Spaces working group, which looks at homelessness and public behavior.
Project Director, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Beth Connolly directs Pew's substance use prevention and treatment initiative. She leads research and technical assistance efforts across the federal government and states to promote evidence-based transformation of the treatment system, expand the substance use disorder workforce, optimize coverage and reimbursement for effective treatment, and improve the delivery and coordination of care for underserved populations.
President & CEO, Philadelphia Works, Inc.
Medical Director, CleanSlate Centers
Associate Professor of Public Health, Temple University
Vice President, Delta Products
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: Brian Abernathy, Managing Director, City of PhiladelphiaJoe Arndt, Vice President, Delta Products, Inc.Dr. Sarah Bass, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Public Health, Temple University H. Patrick Clancy, President & CEO, Philadelphia Works Beth Connolly, Project Director, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts Dr. Bruce Hopper, MD, Medical Director, CleanSlate Addiction Medical Centers
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