opioids in our community: perspectives on the fentanyl crisis in spokane county

Keynote Speaker and Moderator:

• Nicole Rodin, PharmD, MBA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University- Spokane

Panelists:

• Traci Couture Richmond, MBA, Executive Director, Spokane Teaching Health Center
• Anne Raven, Integrated Medical Services Manager, Spokane Fire District
• Sarah Spier, Founder, Follow The Poppy 
• Vanessa Waldref, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington

In this timely conversation,  the community learned about the status of the opioid and fentanyl crisis and the services and resources available in our community. Community leaders and experts shared their experiences and perspectives on how we are working to prevent, reduce, and treat opioid misuse, dependency, and overdose and related consequences.