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Hale to serve on ARC Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2019 — Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the formation of the Substance Abuse Advisory Council (SAAC), a 24-member volunteer advisory group of leaders from law enforcement, recovery services, health, economic...
23 students awarded scholarships
Twenty-three high school seniors in the Class of 2019 have been selected to receive “I Am UNITE” scholarships totaling $34,500 for being champions for anti-drug efforts in their schools and communities.“These scholarships honor youth – whom we call UNITE Ambassadors –...
4 universities commit to SCC partnership
Somerset – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers and Governor Matt Bevin joined state and local officials, and leaders of Somerset Community College (SCC), on May 6, 2019, to announce four university partnerships that will allow local students to earn a bachelor’s degree...
Rx Summit: ‘A powerful four days’
ATLANTA (April 26, 2019) — A record number of more than 3,500 of the nation’s top researchers, law enforcement officials, advocates and policy-makers convened for the 8th Annual Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, which ended yesterday in Atlanta. “The level of...
Five Members of Congress lead bi-partisan charge for more life-saving solutions
ATLANTA, GA – On Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019, a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives united their voices at the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, where more than 3,500 people are gathered to initiate life-saving solutions...
Health, science take center stage at Rx Summit
ATLANTA (April 24, 2019) — Top health and science officials addressed the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit yesterday with an update from their announcement at last year’s summit on $500 million per year in funding for the opioid crisis. Dr. Francis S. Collins,...
President, First Lady address Rx Summit
ATLANTA — President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump addressed attendees of the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit on April 24, 2019. “I am honored to join the thousands of leaders here for the 2019 Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit,” President Trump said....
Rogers leads nation’s largest movement to address opioid epidemic
ATLANTA, GA – The eighth annual National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit kicked off Monday, April 22, in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together a record crowd of more than 3,500 people from across the country to address the public health crisis on opioids. The four-day...
John Eadie receives Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award
ATLANTA (April 23, 2019) — The Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit named John L. Eadie as the recipient of the second annual Congressman Hal Rogers Beacon of Hope Award. The award is named for Hal Rogers, U.S. Congressman, Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, the...