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Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Health and Education Committee held a focused discussion on the local opioid crisis, bringing together health experts from different organizations to share insights and strategies. Three key professionals from public health, Centerstone, and The Healing Place presented their perspectives on addressing the ongoing drug epidemic in the community.

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Dorsey called the meeting to order at 2:33 PM.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Dorsey introduced the committee members and non-committee members present . A quorum was established. Committee Member Green arrived at 2:34 PM.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. State of Opioid Crisis - Dr. Sarah Moyer, MD, MPH Director, Chief Health Strategist. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness
    Discussion Item

    Dr. Sarah Moyer, Public Health and Wellness, spoke to the item.

  5. 2. State of Opioid Crisis - Kim Brothers, LCSW and Founder of The Living Room, Centerstone
    Discussion Item

    Kim Brothers, Centerstone, spoke to the item.

  6. 3. State of Opioid Crisis - Heather N. Gibson, LCSW, LCADC Vice President of Program Services The Healing Place
    Discussion Item

    Heather N. Gibson, The Healing Place, spoke to the item.

  7. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 3:30 PM.

  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  9. Clerk(s)

    Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk

  10. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member James Peden (R-23), Council Member Bill Hollander (D-9), and Council Member Paula McCraney (D-7)