Join us Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at the Omni Parker House for an important new policy forum entitled, “Harm Reduction in the Commonwealth: Analysis of Opportunities to Save Lives.” Seating is limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Much has been done in the Commonwealth to address the opioid crisis, and while overdose deaths are down, they still account for over 2,000 per year for the last several years, each an individual, family, and community tragedy. This forum will provide a comprehensive overview of harm reduction in Massachusetts, tracing its origins and progress, and exploring new opportunities for health-focused policies to save lives in the Commonwealth. A number of innovative harm reduction strategies have already been adopted and the legislature is considering additional steps to save lives.
A presentation of the latest information on harm reduction strategies will be followed by a panel moderated by WBUR’s Martha Bebinger. The panel will include representation of people with lived experience, the legislature, public health, and the provider community.
This work is supported through generous funding from RIZE Massachusetts Foundation. The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum is also supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Baystate Health.
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Omni Parker House, 60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
ISSUE BRIEF - Pending