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The Impact of COVID-19 on People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Efforts in Philadelphia
Start Date: 4/28/2020Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Date: 4/28/2020End Time: 4:00 PM

Event Description
Emerging Issues in the Coronavirus Pandemic: a webinar series hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health presents "The Impact of COVID-19 on People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Efforts in Philadelphia."

This webinar will provide insights into the impact of COVID-19 on people who use drugs (PWUD) and harm reduction efforts by local experts who are on the front lines of this crisis in Philadelphia.

It will address a range of topics including: social distancing and harm reduction; opioid overdose rates; overdose prevention practices; drug price/purity/availability; drug treatment availability; syringe distribution/disposal; policing; and how PWUD and harm reduction staff are coping during this crisis

Panelists:
  • Clayton Ruley, Director of Community Engagement and Volunteer Services, Prevention Point Philadelphia
  • Carol Rostucher, President, Angels in Motion
  • Ben Cocchiaro, MD, MPH, Adjunct Fellow, University of Pennsylvania's Center for Public Health Initiatives
  • Chris Moraff, Journalist
Moderator:
Stephen Lankenau, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Dornsife School of Public Health

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Email: dsphweb@drexel.edu
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Online via Zoom
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