The harms of opiates, such as overdose and death, can impact any family. Between 2019 and 2020, reported fatalities from overdoses grew by more than a quarter in Wisconsin—from about 1,200 to 1,530. Numbers surged as the coronavirus struck and disrupted social services, prompting the need for further harm reduction strategies.
This Whitburn Wednesdays Event Series will focus on how various agencies are responding to the opioid epidemic on a systemic level. Panelists will provide perspectives from the lens of public health, law enforcement, healthcare, and recovery. Particular focus will be placed on the work of the Winnebago County Overdose Fatality Review Team. The panel will also cover the importance of having open and honest discussions about opioids to create a more supportive community where prevention, hope, and recovery can be a reality.
This event will be moderated by Dr. Jennifer Skolaski, Winnebago County Overdose Fatality Review Team Facilitator, Owner of Community & Nonprofit Leadership Consulting, and UW Oshkosh MPA Instructor.
Whitburn Wednesdays Event Series:
Responding to the Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 5 to 7 p.m.
Participants can attend either on campus OR online via Zoom
Location: Culver Family Welcome Center (Ballroom A)
5 p.m.: Social time, appetizers and refreshments (provided)
5:30 p.m.: Panel
6:30 p.m.: Q&A
7 p.m.: Closing |