Community impact of heroin epidemic targeted at Chenango Health Department’s round table
CHENANGO COUNTY – On September 25, the Chenango County Health Department hosted local leaders from across the community for a round-table discussion on the heroin drug epidemic in Chenango County.
The group included representatives from abuse treatment services, healthcare, social services, public health, local government, law enforcement, and the court system.
The group was presented with information regarding disease prevention and intervention strategies by Darlene Gramstad, Director of Patient Services for the County Health Department; and John Barry, Executive Director of the Southern Tier AIDS Program. Mr. Barry assisted the group in framing the current scope of the issue in Chenango County.
During the round table portion of the discussion, it became clear that opiate dependence and intravenous drug use is a problem that impacts every member of the community. The message throughout the meeting was the need for increased resources and a more focused approach to the problem.
The Health Department will host working meetings with partners from all sectors of the community to develop a diverse, evidence based approach to address this risk to the community.
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Department of Health at (607) 337-1660.
The group included representatives from abuse treatment services, healthcare, social services, public health, local government, law enforcement, and the court system.
The group was presented with information regarding disease prevention and intervention strategies by Darlene Gramstad, Director of Patient Services for the County Health Department; and John Barry, Executive Director of the Southern Tier AIDS Program. Mr. Barry assisted the group in framing the current scope of the issue in Chenango County.
During the round table portion of the discussion, it became clear that opiate dependence and intravenous drug use is a problem that impacts every member of the community. The message throughout the meeting was the need for increased resources and a more focused approach to the problem.
The Health Department will host working meetings with partners from all sectors of the community to develop a diverse, evidence based approach to address this risk to the community.
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Department of Health at (607) 337-1660.
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