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DOHMH's response on community involvement and ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis

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110 sec

Rebecca Linn-Walton from DOHMH responds to concerns about community involvement and ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis.

  • DOHMH emphasizes its approach of contracting with local providers to invest dollars into the community
  • Linn-Walton highlights the ongoing nature of the opioid epidemic and the challenges it presents
  • She notes that while progress has been made, including a 1% decrease in overdose deaths, the crisis is far from resolved
  • DOHMH continues to invest in outreach workers and various programs to address syringe litter and provide support services