Worcester Business Journal

March 20, 2017

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The widespread abuse of opioid drugs, including prescription painkillers, heroin and other highly addictive drugs are in the headlines on a daily basis. There is no doubt this crisis is having an impact on the workforce and in the workplace. But are employers prepared to recognize the problem, or know where to go for help? This special forum will give employers an overview of what progress the city, the region and the state have made in tackling the crisis, and what challenges still lie ahead one year after signing the State's opioid legislation. UNDERSTANDING THE WORKPLACE IMPACT The Beechwood Hotel, Worcester • 7:30 - 10:30AM $40 per person • Pre registration required MARCH 29, 2017 OPI ID C R I S I S F O R U M M A S S A C H U S E T T S A Worcester Business Journal EVENT WBJ A Worcester Business Journal EVENT Allison Bauer Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Steve Bentsen, MD Regional Chief Medical Officer, Beacon Health Options Dr. Amy Harrington Medical Director, Addiction Continuum at Community Healthlink (UMass Memorial Health Care) Kurt Isaacson Chief Executive Officer, Spectrum Health Systems Maryellen O'Brien Director of Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Reliant Medical Group PRESENTING SPONSORS For event details: www.wbjournal.com/opioidforum #WBJOpioidforum EVENT SUPPORTER KEYNOTE SPEAKER PANELISTS REGISTER TODAY!

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