SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The City of Sioux Falls holds what it calls a “community conversation” about opioids today, September 25.
The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion.
Besides various presentations, there will be a discussion on combating opioids.
Below is a news release from the City about the event.
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What: The Sioux Falls Health Department is hosting a community conversation about opioids, with national and local experts providing their insights about the impacts of opioids. A morning session features a nationally-known author and a local panel. The luncheon provides a look at policy approaches to combatting opioids.
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- · 7:30 a.m. – registration
- · 7:45 a.m. – screening of the documentary Heroin(e) – Belbas Theater
- · 8:30 a.m. – Program begins with Sam Quinones – Belbas Theater
- · 10:15 a.m. – Local Perspectives Panel – Belbas Theater
- · 12:15 p.m. – Policy Luncheon with Jill Krueger from the Network for Public Health Law – Schulte Room
Where: Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Avenue
Who: Jill Franken, Public Health Director
Sam Quinones, journalist and author of the book “Dreamland”
Jill Krueger, Network for Public Health Law
Local Perspectives Panel featuring public health, law enforcement, first responders, and an impacted family member.
Why: Sioux Falls is not immune to the devastation of opioid addiction. Individuals here are suffering from mental illness as well as addiction to drugs or alcohol. Although opioid use is not at an epidemic level seen in other communities, the Sioux Falls Health Department wants to foster conversation to better protect our residents. Working together with community partners, the goal is to end the stigma and bring the community together because we know mental health and addiction can impact anyone, anywhere, even here.
