Rural Pennsylvania Legislative Briefing
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
House Majority Caucus Room (Capitol Room 140)
Addressing the Challenges of Addiction in Rural Pennsylvania
Welcome and Opening Comments
- Lisa Davis, Director and Outreach Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, University Park, PA
- Representative Matthew Baker (68th District), Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Majority Chairman, Health Committee, Harrisburg, PA
- Senator Lisa Baker (20th District), Pennsylvania Senate and Majority Chairperson, Health and Human Services Committee, Harrisburg, PA
Mental, Behavioral, and Substance Abuse Community-based Issues and Solutions
- Addressing the Needs of Addicted Patients Through Inpatient and Telehealth Services: Jack Cahalane, Ph.D., MPH, Chief, General Adult Service Line and Director, Telepsychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, UPMC Health System, Pittsburgh, PA
- Addressing the Immediate and Long-term Needs of the Youngest Victims of Addiction: Meaghan Sprout, Government Affairs Director, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, Harrisburg, PA
- The Challenge for Morticians in Meeting Increased Demand for Services: John “Jack” Martin, Ed.D., FD, Owner and Supervisor, Dusckas-Martin Funeral Homes, Inc., Erie, PA
Questions and Discussion
Closing Comments
Hosted By:
Representative Matthew Baker, 68th District
and Senator Lisa Baker, 20th District