Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have teamed up with 9&10 News to shed light on the opioid epidemic and its impact in Northern Michigan during a special forum that will air on Wednesday, April 18. A panel of experts including Duane DiFranco, M.D., senior medical director of Blue Care Network of Michigan, will discuss the important truths and statistics about the epidemic and provide information to help stop opioid abuse and overuse in the community. The discussion will be moderated by Anchor/Health Reporter for 9 & 10 News and Local 32 Michelle Dunaway. Tune in to 9&10 on April 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. or watch live on 9and10news.com. You can also connect with @BCBSM on Twitter to follow our live updates throughout the discussion. WTCM will also be simulcasting the forum live on Newstalk 580 WTCM for those listening on radio.
For more information and resources visit www.mibluesperspectives.com/opioids101.