Wilkes University hosts Pain and Addiction Summit
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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are parts of our area that opioids have devastated leaving leaders fighting to stop the deadly drug epidemic. Healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of this battle and are sharing those experiences with pharmacy students in Luzerne County. The theme of this year's Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit is []

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