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County hosting free opioid summit at Bellingham High School

County hosting free opioid summit at Bellingham High School

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Whatcom County will host an opioid summit later this month to address this growing community threat.

County Co-Health Officer Dr. Greg Thompson says it will be an opportunity for “learning, dialogue, and collaboration.”

The two-day event will feature presentations and panels on the background of the epidemic, prevention and treatment, young people and illegal opioid use, community-wide solutions and more.

The All Hands Summit will be at Bellingham High School June 27 and 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Morning sessions will be live streamed, but all afternoon sessions will be in person.

Attendance is free.

 

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