WHAT: 

The opioid crisis is waging a war across the U.S. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 75% of workplaces are affected by this crisis. The number of Americans dying of overdoses grew dramatically during the pandemic. More than 105,000 Americans died of overdoses between October 2020 and October 2021, with 70% being the result of opioids.

According to the Health Institute, Colorado experienced a 38% increase in drug overdoses in 2020 vs. 2019. Construction workers and extended families are disproportionately at risk for soft tissue injuries at work and home (athletics/sports) and from orthopedic, dental, and general medical surgical procedures.

WHO:           

• Cal Beyers, Vice President of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing, Holmes Murphy
• Brand Newland, CEO and Co-Founder, Goldfinch Health
• Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General

WHERE:           

 Online Webinar

 WHEN:

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. MDT

DETAILS:

Hear Cal Beyer and Brand Newland identify the mental and physical effects of chronic pain, sharing alternatives to opioids, and opioid-sparing protocols. Also, assess the human and financial consequences of opioids in the workplace, including absenteeism, presenteeism, workers’ compensation, and employee medical health benefit claims. The Colorado Attorney General will also be available for questions.

MEDIA:

Media is invited to attend the webinar, and interviews can be arranged with speakers ahead of and following the event.