Science Café Cleveland presents
Opioid Epidemic
A Major Evolving Health Crisis
OCTOBER 9, 2017
FEATURING:
Thomas Gilson, M.D.
Medical Examiner of Cuyahoga County
EVENT INFORMATION:
Opioids are the third leading cause of death in the United States for men and for all persons under the age of 50. This talk will focus on the genesis of the epidemic and it's evolution in Cuyahoga County. The role of the Medical Examiner's Office will be discussed.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Major Science Report Lays Out a Plan to Tamp Down Opioid Crisis | Scientific American | Public Health | By Dina Fine Maron on July 13, 2017
US Opioid Epidemic Reaches New Level of Crisis in Overdoses, Hospitilizations, and Cost | Science Daily | Science News | August 28, 2017
Opioid Overdose Crisis Plagues Cleveland | CBS Evening News | February 7, 2017
CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK PICKS:
If the discussion topic for this month's Science Cafe has the gears turning and you are interested in continuing your quest for information, click here to view just a small sample of what's available at Cleveland Public Library on the subject and/or related topics.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Music Box Supper Club - Concert Hall
1148 Main Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
October 9, 2017
Doors will be open 5:30 - 9:00 PM (Last call at 8:45PM). Presentation and discussion is 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The Concert Hall will also host a limited menu before and during the event. Not to mention a full bar! (Click here to view menu). Come early, get a good seat, grab a bite and a beverage and enjoy the discussion!
WHO:
Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and the Music Box Supper Club.
Click here for an event flyer - (.pdf)
