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An Epidemic Hits Home

196 Americans die from drug overdose every day. Come to learn about the current drug overdose epidemic nationally, statewide, and in Lake County.

Come to learn about the current drug overdose epidemic nationally, statewide, and in Lake County.
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Tuesday, October 2

6:00-7:00 p.m. Resource Tables Open

7:00-8:45 p.m. Guest speakers and panel

College of Lake County, A-Wing, Lower Level Auditorium (A011)

19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake

Guest speakers:

Melinda Bush, Illinois State Senator, 31st Senate District

Carol Calabresa, Interim Chair, Lake County Board

Nick Morgan, Founder, Crush the Epidemic

Panel Moderator:

Mike Nerheim, Lake County State's Attorney

Panelists:

Stacy Allen, Navigator, Ambrosia Counseling Center

Laura Frye, Family Member, Live4Lali

Bill Gentes, Community Health Specialist, Lake County Health Department

Tim Lenzi, DEA Investigator, U.S. Department of Justice

Toni Steres, MS, APRN, FNP-C, Lake County Health Department

Sally Thoren, Clinician, Gateway Foundation