The City of Fort Wayne is inviting medical professionals, community organizations, and local residents to a free public summit on addressing the region’s opioid and overdose crisis. The inaugural Opioid Settlement Funds Community Convening, titled ‘Building Connection. Strengthening Practice. Saving Lives,’ will be held on July 29 at the Allen County Public Library main branch in downtown Fort Wayne.
Event Details
The event will feature a keynote address by Justin Phillips, founder and CEO of Overdose Lifeline, and a luncheon presentation by Dr. Dong-Chul Seo of the Indiana University School of Public Health. The funding stems from Indiana’s portion of a national legal settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. City administrators are allocating the local share toward evidence-based initiatives across prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on-site, with complimentary breakfast and lunch provided for participants. Advance registration and additional details are available online through the city’s engagement portal.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
