Community Conversations VII- "One Pill Can Kill" with Dr. Elizabeth Zona

500 Chartiers Avenue,McKees Rocks PA 15136

09 August, 2022

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Community Conversations VIILIVE AND IN PERSON! SPACES ARE LIMITED; REGISTER NOW!!In this seventh and final installment of our Community Conversations series, local doctor, Elizabeth Zona will present "One Pill Can Kill," an informative and educational community session on the dangers of counterfeit pills. Join us to learn how these deadly replicas are made and how to spot them. Most important, learn how to spread awareness that can save lives! This is a free event. All are welcome! This event will take place at Focus On Renewal's Community Resource Center located at 500 Chartiers Avenue in McKees Rocks. Refreshments will be provided!About the Presenter:About the series:"Community Conversations - to promote healthy futures and education, as well as to destigmatize opioid use in the Sto-Rox community." The "Community Conversations" series invites all community members into a compelling space of interactive dialogue with subject matter experts with a goal of better understanding Substance Use Disorder while exploring multiple pathways to recovery. Four topical sessions with provocative panel discussion and probing questions will lead the way into facilitated roundtables that aim to destigmatize opioid abuse and identify strategies for harm reduction. Providers and consumers are welcomed to participate in authentic and genuine discussions intended to lead to community action and healing. "Community Conversations" is funded by the Allegheny County Health Department through an Overdose Data to Action Sub-grant. The sessions are being produced through a partnership between Focus On Renewal and the Sto-Rox Mental Health Providers Partnership. This partnership has forged the series to promote the health and well-being of the Sto-Rox community.