Combatting the Opioid Epidemic | Comcast Newsmakers

Combatting the Opioid Epidemic - 4:24

Kara Harrer

Posted Apr 28, 2017

Elena Russo speaks with Kara Harrer, the Director of Pharmacy for Calvert Health System, about combatting heroine and prescription drug abuse. To combat this opioid epidemic, different pain relief methods are encouraged, as well as educating health care staff and patients. Follow on Facebook. For more videos and information about your community, go to www.ComcastNewsmakers.com. Recorded on 04/26/17.

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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