Coalition Corner
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Treating opioid-use disorders By Andrew Gaunt
In response to the prevalence of opioid usage in Cambria and Somerset counties and surrounding areas, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center offers both Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and warm handoff protocol for patients who present to the
Raising awareness about drug abuse by Kristy Freoni
The Cambria County Drug Coalition is transitioning from a successful September supporting National Recovery Month and the many people living in recovery, to raising awareness through the county’s Red Ribbon Campaign and National DEA Drug
Celebrating National Recovery Month by Jason Rilogio
National Recovery Month, an annual celebration sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September with the goal of increasing awareness and understanding of mental and
Remembering lives lost to drug overdoses by Natalie Kauffman
The Cambria County Drug Coalition’s Recovery Workgroup is planning an event for International Overdose Awareness Day. This global event takes place every year on Aug. 31 and aims to raise awareness of overdose deaths, reduce
Pharmacy plays role in illegal drug fight by Brooke Ewing
Keeping the community of Cambria County safe and drug free is an important and common goal for both Mainline Pharmacy as well as the Cambria County Drug Coalition. Read More...
Safe Havens Created for Children By Tony Penna Sr.
The Coaches 4 Kids Foundation started the Playground Takeover Project in 2013. We started this program to create safe havens around the Johnstown area. The Coaches 4 Kids Foundation has been helped in its work