Wyoming County Voices: Prevention Starts in Our Schools
Sunday, May 17th at 3pm - Dietrich Theater in TunkhannockWyoming County Voices: Prevention Starts in Our Schools brings together educators, community leaders, and public health advocates to address the opioid crisis through education and early prevention.Produced in collaboration with the Wyoming County Opioid Settlement Committee, the Lackawanna Trail and Tunkhannock School Districts, and WVIA, this program highlights how schools and communities are working together to inform students, support families, and build awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse.
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