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UnavailableThe critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis | Chera Kowalski
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The critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis | Chera Kowalski

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The critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis | Chera Kowalski

FromTED Health

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Public libraries have always been about more than just books -- and their mission of community support has taken on new urgency during the current opioid epidemic. After witnessing overdoses at her library in Philadelphia, Chera Kowalski learned how to administer naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of narcotics, and she's put it to use to save patrons' lives. In this personal talk, she shares the day-to-day reality of life on the frontline of the opioid crisis and advocates for each of us to find new ways to keep our communities safe and healthy.
Released:
Jun 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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