Advocates and providers in New York are putting pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a public health emergency in response to the increasing opioid overdose deaths in the state. Despite the highest number of overdose deaths in New York City in 2022, Governor Hochul has resisted calls to declare an emergency, frustrating advocates and providers who believe that such a declaration could expedite efforts to combat the crisis.
During a recent meeting of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, many members expressed dismay over the absence of an emergency declaration from the state. Joy ... clique aqui para ler mais.